We are not given a Stoma Encyclopedia when we leave hospital, but we do have this great site and friendly, experienced people.
Eric, member of MeetAnOstoMate
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"Sharing things I think will help the ostomy community."
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Stoma fungal infection? Antifungal options include clotrimazole cream, antifungal powder or terbinafine spray. Prescription powders such as Nystop or Desinex may be recommended. If fungus is inside the stoma, see a clinician.
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Two simple ostomy tips: A Tic Tac in the pouch may help with odor; some use a little mouthwash. Before emptying, place a few squares of toilet paper on the water to reduce splashback. What are your favorite tips?
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With a colostomy, if the rectum is still intact, it continues to produce mucus. This is common and normal, but the frequency varies from several times a day to every few weeks or months. How has it been for you?
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For new ileostomies, frequent pouch emptying at night is normal. Over time, some people manage once or twice. A light evening snack and fluids with electrolytes may help control overnight output. Avoid eating after 7 PM. What’s your experience?
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Any tips for intimate moments when living with an ostomy?
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Emptying an ostomy bag from a wheelchair can be challenging. A 2-piece system with closed-end bags may make it easier: unsnap the full bag, dispose of it, and snap on a new one. (Unsnap and throw, resnap and go!) 😍 Any other tips?
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The best community for all things ostomy. We're all in this together, united by a shared experience. Support, advice, and encouragement are freely given and gratefully received.
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When a J-pouch fails, returning to an ileostomy doesn’t always mean removing the pouch. A surgeon may restore the ileostomy while leaving the pouch in place, as pouch excision is complex and risky. Has anyone faced this decision?
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Colostomy reversal? It can restore natural bowel function, but bowel habits and control may differ. Hear others’ experiences and weigh the pros and cons. Recovery takes time, so don’t rush back to work or travel. What’s your experience?
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What can help reduce frequent trips after a sigmoid colostomy? If Imodium helps only somewhat and fiber makes things worse, what other approaches have people found useful?
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A J-pouch creates an internal pouch from the small intestine after rectal removal. Most people eventually return to normal life, exercise and diet. For some, serious complications lead back to an ileostomy. What’s your experience?
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What a member says in the MeetAnOstoMate Forum
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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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Returning to the gym after #ileostomy surgery? Don’t rush it. Give yourself time to heal internally and externally—parastomal hernias can develop easily, especially with strain. A support belt may help. Good skin prep and pouch adhesion are very important.
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“My surgery went very well, and because of my wonderful ostomy community, I was ready and had a very positive mental state through it all. Had I not learned from all your responses it would have been a terrible experience.” (D.V., member of MeetAnOstoMate)
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What alternatives are available now that Coloplast Assura plugs are no longer available? Are Stoma Stoppers useful for people who irrigate?
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