It is interesting that you say that you have never had an issue with soiling yourself when passing gas. I read on the forum several weeks ago that another member had the same soiling issue and sought advice. I
n some respects, you are right that my diet is the cause. I ate pickles because I like pickles on chicken sandwiches. Due to j-pouch related issues my diet is limited enough already, and combine that with food allergies and needing to avoid migraine-causing foods, I am pretty limited and for once I wanted to eat what I actually desire.
As far as forcing a bowel movement, both my doctor and my Humira representative specifically told me not to force myself. I see my doctor in a month and will ask her, but I wanted to ask group members first.