thanks Dan, the screenings will be 'interesting'......
I have had a lot of skin issues, a constant painful and itchy rash for several years now. have gone through a ton of nystatin powder, etc. Not sure if it was yeast, or fungal, or what but moisture...
I am just wondering what people think about the airport screening with an ostomy. Saw an interview on the news this morning of a man with a urostomy and his pat down was so invasive that it spilled...
Ohio is right about adhesions being unpredictable and different for everyone. I have had adhesions come back fairly quickly after some surgeries but then had years after a surgery without them...
Thanks for all of the responses! Trigirl, I always thought that pilates was out of the question because it is all about abs, maybe I should try some? Hmmm, gives me a lot to think about! I am not...
haaahaaahahhahaaa, that was great - thanks for the laugh!...
I am wondering what people do at the gym. I am new to the excersize thing, I used to be naturally thin...but after hitting 40 that all changed so I joined a gym. I am actually loving it and have...
I love this thread! I have a bunch of brands and like to tuck my pouch in so I usually get the high waisted ones with some stretch. I wore thongs up until my last abscess 2 years ago...the incision...
I hope you feel better soon! Be careful you don't go too long without output without calling someone. My surgeon has used the finger thing to try to dilate my stoma when there were strictures right...
Hey Roasted Red Peppers, hope you are feeling better from the surgery. I am a teacher of 6th graders who aren't shy to point out anything strange you might do, say, wear, etc...and when my ostomy...
Can't wait to try the sure seal.... I hate showering and swimming because of the wet flange....thanks for the advice/suggestion!...
So, the ridiculous pain I was having last week was thankfully not an abscess! Instead I have two ovarian cysts that grew really large when I went off birth control. So relieved it wasn't crohn's /...
I have the same problem with the dove body wash... I use a Burts Bees bdy wash, orange Ginger I think. Also, what is a sure seal?...
:sad: well.....still have the weird pain, I would be psyched if it were just gas, but I am starting to think I have another abscess. I hope I am wrong. Has anyone had multiple abscesses? This would...
The pain lingers for a few days after a blockage clears itself up, the coffee suggestion has also helped me a bit...and moving around as much as you can stand....good luck!...
Ok, I have had my ileostomy for many years now (since '93), also have had several abscesses in the butt region...fun, but this is a new one for me...I hope someone has an idea or suggestion about...
The eakin seal has helped me a lot. I am curious, what kind / brand of barrier wipes does everyone prefer??...
This is so interesting! I have been getting dizzy lately and had no idea what was going on, I'll try more salt and see if it helps....
Hey Peggy, You are allowed to whine when you get blockages! They are rough...I have had many, there is pretty much nothing you can do, but if you are still a water fountain tomorrow you should...
Sosueme, did they say why you have swelling now? Yikes, I am so not looking forward to this....I love to ski and am hoping I can still do that.... Great suggestion peggy, my last surgery I watched...
Thanks for all of your responses! I am so confused though, I had my rectum removed back in 97 (I think 97!), but it seems like those of you w/out the rectum stopped having the abscesses, why do I...
So, I think it is all ok. My surgery was originally on June 30th but was rescheduled for July 10th...my surgeon's office faxed bcbs to cancel the first date and they faxed back with a denial letter...
Thanks for the replies! It is making me feel a little better, I will call the insurance company when they open, and my doctor's office has been emailing me saying they aren't worried....I'll keep you...
I go to Dr. Sonia Friedman at Brigham & Women's Hospital. She is great, responds quickly, smart, her main interest is Crohn's, she is amazing....
Hi, I have had Crohn's since '91, have had an ileostomy, lots of other surgeries including one for a perineal abscess two years ago. Well, I have another perineal abscess and my surgeon wants to...
Hey Little E, Thanks for replying! I agree, the abscess is awful, the last time I had the abscess I couldn't believe how painful it was....and I have been through a lot, many blockages, surgeries,...
Hi, ok...I have a permanent ileostomy, have had it since '93 and it has been pretty good with the usual blockage here and there. But, I had an abscess a few years ago and had a nightmare emergency...
No regrets at all. Do I love having to wear an appliance and deal with that? No, but I would take the bag anyday over the pain, meds, tube feedings, side effects from the meds and total nightmare my...
It sounds like you have been through the ringer, I hope that your fistula heals - or at least improves. I have had a very similar experience to yours; I have crohns, and have had an ileostomy since...
I haven't been on in a while but just read your post, unfortunately I have become an expert at going to the er for blockages lately. The only thing I would add to the info everyone gave is that the...
I am a little confused, I have never heard of having the anus removed, I thought that the rectum was all they could take out. I went to a colorectal surgeon who does a lot of work with crohns...
It could also be just an area that food is having trouble getting through, or some scar tissue. You should get it checked out though because, although less likely, it could be a fistula or abscess....
so I had my cat scan today and have an abscess. He put me on cipro and flagyl and I have to have it drained. He was really surprised that it was an abscess as the surgery was so long ago. How can one...
Thanks for the thoughts Cathy, I hope you are right! I am just counting down until my dr's office is open and I can call. I don't have any redness or rash, can you have cellulitis without it? All I...
Ok, this is totally embarrassing, but my ass is killing me. ( I know the temptation to make some bad jokes here) I had my rectum removed way back in 96 and while it took a long time for it to heal,...
Annie, I know it is gross but it happens a lot I think with ostomies. I had to ask my surgeon about it because it had gotten so bad! He said that the odor sometimes happens when it takes the food (or...
Swim, shower, take long hot baths....and even go hot tubbing now and again! Although don't stay too long in the hot tub. I do think that it helps after the appliance gets wet to blow it dry with a...
I am wondering about the different kinds of appliances out there. They think I might be allergic to the tape of my appliance, convatec sure fit, two piece. I already use the white tape because I was...
Go enjoy the beach! Everyone heals differently, for some reason, the younger you are the hard the rectal wound is to heal, crazy huh? But relaxing on a beach never hurt anyone..Good luck with your...
It is hard to say something you wish you never needed in the first place is the best thing you've ever done. But if I could go back in time, I would have had the surgery sooner. I was diagnosed with...
Hey Johnny, Welcome back! I was wondering how you were doing. It sounds like you are truly on the mend and that is great! You should pat yourself on the back for being so brave for the past year,...
Hey Tyler's Mom, I am not sure about the bile, is he sure that is what it is?? Mucus is pretty normal, but he should tell his doctor about it and see what they think. It probably isn't anything to...
If you put a few drops of this stuff in the pouch whenever you empty it, you don't have any odors at all. It is covered by some insurances...your son should try it! For me, I work in a school and...
ok, so I hated using the liquid odor stuff because it was not practical to take out and use at work, restaurants etc. I found it always leaked on everything.....but today I came up with the idea of...
I have no idea, have you asked your doctor about it? Do you have a gyn/ob familiar with crohns and ostomies? I guess I would recommend finding an ob/gyn familiar with all this and ask them. When I...
Tyler's Mom, I would have to agree with Kez. The freedom the bag gives from pain and worry far outweighs the bad stuff.....having to wear the bag, etc etc. Hope Tyler is doing well. Nancy...
ok, I am putting in an update. I am going back to the devrom tablets. Even though I hate having any extra pills to swallow, I think they are not only the most effective, but easiets to deal with and...
hey andrew, I am not sure about the watery output at night. I would think that it has something to do with what you eat and when, but it seems you already tried eating thickening foods at night. Are...
it does definitely shrink over time, not to worry! But, be careful, if it gets so small that you can't wear an appliance without leaks, or shrinks into your body you need to call your doc. here is...
Hey bag lady, I think your hubby might be right. I have been rooting for the powder to work because the liquid leaks everywhere everytime I try to bring it out with me. I don't understand why they...