Burning and itching???

If it's itching and burning it's time to change, and I agree with you 2 days and it sounds like you may have left it too long if it's burning...have you tried convex bags and or Eakins seals?
Which pouch are you using now? Maybe get in touch with you stoma nurse and she may be able to recommend a model.

Have you ever tried Coloplast Sensura

Hey
For what its worth, I have started using tincture of benzoin under the flange and tape a day or so ago. Knock on wood, so far the itching and burning has been very minimal- almost non existant. Hope this continues,3 1/2 months into a n ileostomy, and the itching has become by biggest worry. also, i am very happy with the duaderm tape (same stuff as sure seals, but in a roll) I have had 1 small leak in the last 2 months,and the tape contained it until I got home. I am still not happy having an unplanned ileostomy, but it has become much more managable- Thank God.
Hopefully I haven't just jinxed myself lol

Very first signs of itching time to change regardless of when you put the new wafer on so you can try to eliminate skin problems. Be sure the skin is totally dry before you put the new wafer on for the best adhesion. My husband has good luck using some skin barrier prep and blow drying it on cool setting before applying a new wafer.

Be sure the opening of the wafer is not too much larger than your stoma so nothing is getting on your skin surrounding the stoma. Coloplast Sensura is also his wafer of choice and the one that finally ended up being the one for him after using various ones.

Maybe the 1" belt will keep the wafer closer to your body if you think that might help.

Hey Dan and Larasmom
I'm not sure of the brand name, but I know it isn't Friars (sorry I'm not at my home to see the bottle) I paid 10 bucks for about an 8 oz bottle at the pharmacy where I buy my ostomy supplies. Is there that much difference in the 2 types? I'm into the 3rd day with very little itching, and it seemed that my skin was very sticky when I applied the pouch. I haven't tried removing it yet.
I use opsite flexfix tape to picture frame the 1 piece pouch I use (Marlens). It holds the pouch on very firmly, is water proof, and contained the 1 leak I have had since using it. It comes in 2 or 4 inch by 11 ft for about 25 dollars. I have been on 1 roll for about a month and still have a good bit left. I believe it is the same stuff that the sure seals are made of, but not precut. I love the stuff.
Dan, please post your experiences with the benzoin if you don't mind. I saw it and remembered some post you guys had about it, so I bought it. If the friars is that much better, I will try and find some of it. At this point, the itching is my main complaint, and I would dearly love to find an answer to it.
Thanks
Ridge

wow sorry about the double post

How do you use the tincture? When do you put it on????

Ridgerunner and Larasmom

There are two Friars compounds. One is not waterproof and washes off with soap and water. The other is waterproof and it takes alcohol to remove it. I know. I spilled it on the bathroom vanity twice. That is the one to use. When changing the Friars comes off with the wafer and leaves no residue. I only clean up with water and paper towel. I buy the select-a-size and use 1/2 a sheet at a time. Makes a nice little pad. No soap, no powder, no adhesive remover, etc. Clean with water and paper towel and dry with a hair dryer. Apply Friars with a q-tip around your stoma and where the wafer sticks. Dry again with hair dryer. It will be sticky when dry. Stick the wafer on and you are done. It does not irritate the stoma but will sting on open skin.

I order it from a pharmacy in Canada. Web address is well.ca. Two Friars. One is $5.49 and the other is $9.49 for a 50 ml bottle plus shipping. You want the $9.49 product. 

I have been using it for a few years with great success. I have never had a leak. I have gone 9 days without a change and no leak. Friars is a first aid product and helps to heal.

Dan

Post Edited (polishdan) : 10/9/2012 6:30:43 PM (GMT-6)

I ordered the Friar's and will try it when it arrives. I also put on the Coloplast Sensura today and so far it feels really good. I am hoping this one works for me. Thanks for the support. This has been the biggest challenge I have ever faced.

It's out and kinda oval shaped (because of the loop). I am using flat wafers. I am only 5'2 and 115lbs. The Sensura seems to feel better so far.

What wafer and pouch do you use? I asked today about the convex and she said no, it wasn't for me but perhaps I will try it and see what happens. I will just be happy to get three days out of a wafer!

Thanks for the advice on the Sensura!!!! Two days, no itching, no burning and I can hardly feel it!

Thanks!