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What is it like to have a barium enema with a stoma? What should someone expect when the contrast passes through the stoma afterward?
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Flying with a stoma? Get an aisle seat. Empty your bag before boarding. Tell gate staff you have an ostomy. Security may ask you to pat down the stoma area and swab your hands. Cabin pressure won’t affect your bag. What’s your experience?
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Is turmeric (curcumin) generally considered suitable for people living with an ostomy? Has anyone experienced benefits or problems when using it for joint pain or stiffness? Thx.
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Any tips for getting through airport customs with a urostomy without any awkward moments? 😅 And does cabin pressure make a urostomy bag expand like a packet of crisps does on a plane? Thanks!
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What can cause a 2-piece ostomy pouch system to become increasingly noisy or “crinkly”? Are there quieter alternatives or brands worth considering?
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What tips can help someone with a colostomy return to golf after surgery? Are there particular considerations regarding movement, equipment, or the pouch?
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Has anyone heard of hyaluronic acid injections to correct dips or defects around a stoma that cause pouch leakage? This treatment is being used in some European centers. Does anyone know where it’s available or have experience with it?
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What are good alternatives to Torbot skin-care and adhesive products now that the company has closed?
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Hairy around the stoma? Shaving can improve pouch adhesion, but take care near the stoma. An empty toilet-paper roll can protect it while shaving. Clean the skin well and remove all residue before applying the pouch.
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How can living with UC and undergoing ostomy surgery after precancerous findings affect quality of life? What positive experiences have others had?
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