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Hi, Willy I do about the same thing but I use a piece of PVC pipe thats the right diameter to do the pressing down. I just keep it in my kit. Its a fe...

Hi FartSak, I do use the rings and I able to get the residue off this way. The combo of warm water, non-residue soap ( I use Purpose) a wash cloth and...

Shawne, Its a prescription product ( so you will have to see a doctor) and I think ( but don't know) its just for eczema. He did call it the 'nuclear ...

I think a dermatologist could give you a better idea. I thought I had contact dermatitis , where the appliance or something I was using was causing t...

Hi, When I first left the hospital I used both the stoma powder ( AKA powdered glue..It seems) and the skin prep wipes ( AKA more glue). I also got ...

Hi Shawnee, I had a series of red rashes at the edge of, and going under my wafer. Finally just went to a real dermatologist. He diagnosed it as num...

Hello sharon, I am happy you have found this group and although I don't know if there are other very young ones ( or their parents) among us) I hope w...

Hi again Carolyn,I guess I didn't realize that you have so many other issues to deal with. That is a hard thing for sure. Its very hard to know who to...

Yes! Just take ALL that stuff off and go into the shower. It feels wonderful. You probably time your changes to when the stoma is least active, so not...

I also stopped drinking alcohol with the onset of the UC. Just couldn't bring myself to put anything bad in there! ( things were bad enough all by the...

Hi Carolyn, I see you are still dealing with the hernia. You know ( I am sure you do) that sometimes its not a blockage, it just feels like one when ...

Thats a great idea Eric. I was wondering if some of the threads were going stray ( always interesting, though). I think when someone asks a question ...

Hi Carolyn, Did you get my reply to your message? I don't know how to find it again. Just checking.

Hi Marcie, I only get pancaking when I eat too much stuff like crackers or nuts or fibrous things . Turns into some kind of concrete. All the water fl...

Morning Barbara... Just wishing you well. ( I guess its already afternoon). Rest up.

Also.. with respect to staying hydrated..just keep a bottle of water nearby and drink as often as you can. Your output ( Pee) should be the color of l...

Marcie, When you feel like shopping ( or just go online) try Yoga pants and skirts with fold over knit tops. Very comfortable and secure. They kind of...

patient # 408 is perfect. Especially with the C-Diff. Everyone in spooky gowns and masks!I got it in hospital too ( or they found it)while I was there...

Hi Barbra, Thanks for letting us know how you are doing. Hospital is never much fun, but its a comfort to get the help you need and find out whats wha...

I too hope Barbara is doing well and we will all look forward to hearing from her soon.