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🧪 From the Lab Series

IBD lab tests explained in plain English.

NHS Biomedical Scientist. UC patient.

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Life with IBD, building IB3 and everything in between.

Stories, lessons and occasional mistakes.

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FAQ

Get the most from your IB3 Pads

There is one important thing to mention here: wear tight underwear if possible. The glue strip will help stop the pad from moving around, but it needs a secure base to attach to.

For men:Loose boxer shorts are not the best idea. Tighter boxer shorts will give the pad the support it needs.

For women:Standard knickers should usually be absolutely fine. The main goal is simply to make sure the pad has a snug, supportive base.

Placement is usually best a little further forward than people first expect, so the pad can better catch any leakage at the point it is most likely to happen.

Change immediately.

This will minimise skin issues and ensure there is no leakage.

Ever heard of a wetbag?

These are great for if an accident occurs. Its a waterproof sealed bag that locks in odours. Perfect for any soiled clothes or pads.

Heres an example on amazon

Absolutely. Wear them however you need them.

They are suitable for all day use (although when soiled change straight away).

Or, just use them for the bad days, the rough mornings. Or just for the trip to the shops.

History of IB3

Hi im Chris.

How vain of me to talk about myself ha!

Well since you clicked it, you must be somewhat interested in my story.

I experience faecal/bowel incontinence when my IBD (ulcerative colitis) flares up. Im fairly lucky in the sense that, with the right treatment thats a fairly rare occurence.

Well it sucks. However, you know what sucks more, the thought of having to wear bulky diapers for my mild incontinence. Yeah the urgency catches me out sometimes. That does mesan i need a msssive nappy or pad, that aborbs alot of liquid.

Support

We try to be as open as possible that our pads are built for mild/moderate incontinence.

However, we do have a 60 days no leak guarantee. If you had a leak, you are eligible for a full refund.

Contact support at the bottom of this page with your order number.

Or email: Chris@ib3discreet.com

Or whatsapp: +44 7832948783

We will do our best to fix any problem you have.

Just get in touch via the 'contact box' at the bottom of this page.

Or HERE

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Chris@ib3discreet.com

+44 7832948783

How the IB3 pads are made?

The pad in your hand, may look very simple.

But we put a lot of work into it.

Testing with 30 beta testers initially, to find a size that suited as many people as possible. Then it was a case of investing in a mold.

Once the mold is made. Each production run must make 200,000 pads.

All manufacture is based in china, whilst our HQ (current my dining room table 😂) is in Manchester UK.

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A lot of thought went in to the packaging

I had once left my new delivery of 'nappies' out.

Someone visited, and it didn't take a much time for them to figure out what was inside.

I didn't want that person to know what i was dealing with. So IB3 packaging was going to different. Discreet at every stage.

Contact us!

Problems with your order?

Question about IB3 or using our pads?

In hospital bored and want a chat?

Question about lab results? (I have been a biomedical scientist for over a decade testing your blood and stool samples).

Go ahead, have my personal mobile too (i respond best to whatsapp)

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Chris@IB3Discreet.com

A year ago, IB3 started as an idea during an ulcerative colitis flare at Download Festival. Today, our bowel leakage pads are finally manufactured and ready to help people living with bowel urgency and mild incontinence regain confidence.

Chris shares his journey with IBD, from early diagnosis to severe flares and bowel incontinence, and how those experiences led him to create IB3 to reduce stigma and support others facing mild to moderate symptoms.

This post shares a behind-the-scenes look at how IB3 packaging is being designed. It explains the thinking behind the designs and invites the community to vote for their favourite as we move towards a final decision.

Bowel incontinence is far more common than most people realise — affecting around 1 in 12 adults, and up to 74% of those with IBD at some point. It’s not just an issue for the elderly; childbirth, inflammation, nerve conditions, and even chronic diarrhea can all contribute. For many, the emotional impact — fear, isolation, anxiety — can be just as tough as the physical symptoms. But there are solutions, from medical treatments to simple lifestyle adjustments. Talking about it is the first step. You’re not alone, and you’re not without options.

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