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This patient support community is for discussions relating to ostomy, colostomy, diet and nutrition, gastrostomy ileostomy, jejunostomy, ostomy reversal, sex and relationships, stoma, urostomy, and wound care.
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I had an ostomy since 2009. I now have a pyloric ulcer

BearDNA
The pyloric ulcer is hurting , making me burp and stomach churn constantly. Had endoscopy. Huge and acute Doc gave me all kinds of Rx ...
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BM collects on wafer

mcgraw48
My husband has had his pouch for 5 mos and it is doing ok except BM collects at the top inside of the wafer and makes the filter clog up...
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Is it normal to have a bowel movement 9 months after a stoma?

zariel09
I had my operation around 9 months ago and have had around 4 barium enemas to see if I had healed enough for a reversal. It has been arou...
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Why is my Hollister bag collapsing and vacuuming?

Ccnic
Have tried tape over charcoal filters. Vacuum effect seems severe. Hence, pancaking
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how do I keep from getting frequent UTIs

cretired
I have UTI infections frequently over the years. My doctor says it is from the bacteria from my stoma. Anyone else faced with ongoing ...
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End of Marriage?

donna107222
I am an attractive middle-aged woman. I have had the ileostomy for a year. I am wondering if it is possible for a woman with an ileostom...
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