Still changing my bag every two days, no leaks however I had more skin irritation the other day, it was almost healed, I was so excited. Two steps forward, one step back! So working on cutting the...
So far I have not had a leak. Its tough to really know my wear time because the stoma nurse told me to change the bag every two days until the skin that was red and raw is completely healed....
Hi Miss UK, I like you are new to the whole bag thing and had been very frustrated because it kept leaking. My surgery was 2 weeks ago yesterday. I visited my stoma nurse and she fit me with a light...
Thanks for the all of the advice everyone. I actually saw my ostomy nurse today who set me up with a light convex one piece bag now. She put powder over my raw skin then an adhesive, she also used...
Hi, I have a new temporary ileostomy for J-pouch surgery. I keep having leaks every day. My skin is raw and irritated. I have no stomahesive powder which might help a lot, i am waiting for the...
My UC symtoms are the worst in the morning, the hardest part of my day bacause I have to drive to work and hope I make it. The only thing I can do is just take my meds and I don't eat anything until...
I almost always say good, how are you doing. Even if it isn't true. I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me. Like ComedyDork I would be more honest with an understanding friend or family member....
All I know is the higher up the bleeding, probably the darker the blood in your BMs. I dont think it means that you are bleeding higher up necessarily just because it is on the last to come out. If...
Red swollen, and hot are signs of infection sometimes, so keep an eye on it. If the redness and heat continue, see your Dr. Especially if the redness increases. Swelling and bruising can be signs of...
I took colazal 3 caps three times a day along with prednisone 20mg , and entocort ec 3 /day. I have two perfect little boys (twins) Without you keeping yourself healthy, its hard to grow a healthy...
I took both colazal (9pills daily) and entocort (3 pills daily) as well as 20mg of prednisone throughout my entire pregnancy and I have two healthy baby boys. (Twins) I hope this helps you....
Its strange that you say that most people are diagnosed between 20-30yrs because UC is usually diagnosed in young people in their teens from everything I've read. Also the people with the most severe...
Its tough, but if you need to work you gotta do it, dont let UC stop you, know where the closest bathroom is and be prepared, keep a change of clothes in your car. Hopefully you are in the type of...
think most otc meds are fine, when i was on it i dont remember any restrictions, docs may say avoid aspirin because it can make you bleed more....
Most doctors feel that the generic drugs are just as good as the name brand, check with your OB, but I don't see why the cvs brand wouldn't be. I am very fortunate to have excellent health insurance...
Im not the best one for diet advice, mine isn't very healthy but if I'm having a flare I tend to eat a lot of chicken noodle soup, applesauce, bannanas, toast, chicken, rice, white fish. I stay away...
Hi guys I have 3 month old twin boys and throughout my entire pregnancy I was on 20mg of prednisone, colazal 750mg pills, 9/day, and entocort ec 3mg day. I have two beautiful healthy boys. And I had...
Unfortunately everyone responds differently to different medications. I've been battling UC for almost 12 years and its just something I've gotten used to. I haven't been in real remmission for...
From the female side I know its safe. I just have 3 month old twins and while pregnant I was on 20mg of prednisone, colazal (much like asacol), and entocort ec. I have two beautiful healthy boys....