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Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which converts to: 2pm US Central (Saturday) 12pm US Pacific 3pm US Eastern 5am Sydney (Sunday) 3am Perth All ostomates...
I have a severe case of diversion colitis and am to be using short chain fatty acid enemas. The problem is my GI doesn't know the correct mixture to rx!! and...
... keep the ... do ... problem ... I've had ... I once had the same problem as you so I switched brands. I use hollister cut to fit flat pouches(if your tummy...
Tonight when I removed my pouch,I noticed the skin around my stoma was shiny,purple and VERY painful!! Does anyone know what this is or what causes it? It...
I think you should contact either an ET/WOCN Nurse or call the manufacturer of the product they usually have nurses on hand to help guide you. Purple isn't...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which converts to: 2pm US Central (Saturday) 12pm US Pacific 3pm US Eastern 5am Sydney (Sunday) 3am Perth All ostomates...
HELLO, Hope you're all doing well!! I am currently pondering a couple of options my surgeon gave me,regarding my yet intact colon. Since I am now treating a...
Hi I wonder how many of this group may live in or near DuPage County in Illinois? And if anyone is a member of the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County? Just...
Hi I am in Il..i split my time between way south il and will co in the process of buying a house in will co use to live in cook co. I do not attend the...
Hello fellow ostomates!! I was wondering if any of you have ever heard of getting a stricture in the ileal loop as a coplication on ileostomy surgery(NOT LOOP...
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I have an ileo lately i'll be sitting and that and all of a sudden i get what i call a severe spasm on the right of my stoma didn't know if the intestines are...
... if ... FROM BRIDGEFREAK: I have an ileostomy,and get alot of those spasms you describe. My question to you is:Do you have a hernia? Hernias can cause...
Hi Deb, I would say that it is normal, if it doesn't last long. Until recently, I did not know that adhesions can "break loose" and cause some pain. An...
HELLO fellow ostomates!! I am to have reversal surgey of my ostomy and hernia repair at the same time.GI says the hernia is now incarcerated and needs...
my mayo surgion is dr. hiedi chua. she is in the jacksonville florida branch. she is one of the leading sergons in the field. i had my eli for 4 months & it...
HI I just saw my surgeon today,and he is scheduling my surgery in january.wanted to do it in december,but told him I want to be home for xmas.How am I gonna...
I am scheduled for surgery on january 10th!! This is for the ostomy reversal and the hernia repair!! I am to be in the hospital for 2- 4weeks,since my colon...
only thing i can say is do not eat more than low res for a long time & be very careful with spices. your body has forgotten how to deal with both. good luck...
... time & be very careful with spices. your body has forgotten how to deal with both. good luck girl!!! ... scheduled for surgery on january 10th!! This is...
Help = I have had a colostomy for over a year now and am concerned right now. My bag is not filling for the past two days like it should - could this be...
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Your best bet would be to contact a ET or WOCN nurse. Especially if you are having pain. Grape juice is a good mild (laxative). But for sure contact your...
Hi Nicki, If you are not vomiting, or having pain, then you need something to "push" it through. Irrigating is a personal choice nowdays. Some do it so they...
I was recently diagnosed with diversion colitis and put on short chain fatty acid enemas.The problem(besides being expensive)Is that they cause painful...
