Many people with IBD feel tired, foggy, or weak even when their flare is under control — and nutrient deficiencies are often the hidden reason why. As an NHS Biomedical Scientist living with ulcerative colitis, I regularly see B12 and folate deficiencies show up in patient blood results long before they’re recognised clinically. These vitamins play a crucial role in DNA synthesis and red blood cell production, and when levels drop, the effects appear clearly on a full blood count as macrocytosis and megaloblastic anaemia. In this post, I’ll walk you through what these deficiencies mean, why they happen in IBD, and how you can spot the clues in your own lab results.
Delivery estimate: 15/12/25
The IB3 Discreet pad is designed for one purpose — to give you total confidence against bowel leakage, without bulk, noise or embarrassment.
✔ Specific to bowel leakage, not urine
Designed around real FI needs, not adapted from urinary pads.
✔ Ultra-thin and genuinely discreet
Everyone claims “discreet.” We mean it. If you disagree, we’ll refund you.
✔ Secure, body-contoured fit
Shaped for bowel leakage with high, tapered walls to catch everything securely.
✔ Soft, breathable materials
The fast-absorption core handles watery stool, mucus and blood without irritation.
✔ For men and women
A unisex design that fits comfortably for light-to-moderate faecal leakage.
✔Perfect for IBD, IBS, post-surgery or sudden urgency issues
Designed for life, not the hospital.
Most pads on the market are bulky, medical-looking and not suited for faecal only — this only made me feel more shame when searching.
The IB3 Discreet Pad is different.
Life doesn't stop with IBD or FI. We demanded a bowel leakage pad that understood this. Discreet enough to live even in the midst of a flare.
It's made for us. The ones who still go to work, see friends and everything we want to do in life. FI doesn't need to hold us back. Thats what IB3 is built for.
To inspire confidence, not shame.
30 pads (1-month supply)
Unisex / one-size design
Free worldwide postage
10% donated to IBD charities
| Who it’s for | Who it’s not for |
|---|---|
| Small leaks or occasional accidents | Larger or constant accidents |
| Softer stool (Bristol 1 –6) | Very watery stool (Type 7) |
| Mild to moderate protection needs | Heavy protection needs |
