Maybe you need to see your ostomy nurse. The first few months your body changes around the stoma. I had several changes when I first began. My best advice is...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
Not sure If I'm supposed to post an introduction, but just in case... Hello, My name is Erica, I'm 30 years old, and I live in San Diego County, CA. I've...
Hi Erica, Welcome to the board. :) You sound as if you are keeping your options open and investigating the possibilities. I've read that pregnancy is easier...
hello erica my name is samantha i have had my ilostomy for 2y im 27 years old it gets ok after time if u need to talk e mail my ok im hear by for now ...
Can anyone suggest a deoderizer to put in these bags? I had no idea the oder thats in there, and even the outside of the bag ,picks up the inside oder. I have...
I swear by M9 as a deodorizer I have used it for years.. not sure who makes it, it's strong and is blue and very concentrate 7- 10 drops goes along ways...hope...
Try 3% hydrogen peroxide. It's found in most Supermarkets and is used to clean scrapes and cuts. About 5 - 8 drops ought to do it. It eliminates odour...
Can anyone relate to this situation or give advice? My 21 year old daughter had a section of colon removed on Sept 23 2008, she had to go back into surgery on...
I suggest that you pose this question to the UOAA discussion board at www.uoaa.org which has a much more active response pattern. As my own bit of advice,...
My father has a Urostomy bag and the urine smell is driving him nuts, is there anything out there that can eliminate or reduce the oder ? Thanks Doug...
Thanks for dropping by! The Patients Voice would like your help with a potential market research project about people who have had an Ostomy/Stoma procedure in...
The Patients Voice is look for people in Great Britain who have had a Colostomy, Ileostomy or Urostomy in the last 12 months. If you have we would be...
My name is Annette i am in need of ostomy supplies? Hey I moved to Dothan alabama in November and my Medicaid has stop getting me my supplies i need help if...
Has anyone heard of increased incidence of kidney syones after having an ileostomy. I am now on my 5th bout of kidney stone problem and would like to hear if...
Hi from the Uk, no problems with kidney stones but I suffer fron joint problems , am going through the process of needing hip replacement and knee pain. Best...
I have increased my fluid intake since my surgey 12 years ago as instructed by medical staff but have had bouts of kidney stone pain for about 10 years ... ...
Hi, I thought it was just my age as my knees give me such awful pain, The Doc says its athritis but he can only give pain killers as I am on warfarin for...
Hi from India...I think you may have to increase fluid intake and refrain from certain kind of foods. Get in touch with your dietician. He / she may help out...
Hi Hello all. I am Sri, 71, from Malaysia. I had a permanent colostomy in October and am leaning to live with the bag. Am still trying out different types to...
Hi Sri, sorry to hear about you having a colostomy, it's not the end of the world. I had an ileostomy in 1991 after about 27 years of trouble, I was adament I...
Hi Everyone Just to let you know that we are launching a new web site called The Patient Experience http://www.patient-experience.com/ We thought we would give...
Hello it's me Annette I wanted to day thank you to all and update you on my ileostomy I still haven't got a doctor to get my suppleys but hope soon sorry ...
