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Hi Folks, I tip on Erics blogs was giving the skin some time to air before a new wafer, he uses a bag tucked in his shorts to catch any output and giv...

Hi Diana, I do know some tablets and meds with that outer casting can pass straight through. i know i have never heard of them causing a blockage.

Morning Shawne, do try testing the samples as suggested, its good that you have a few remedies to keep it at bay, You will find an answer and it will ...

Hi Zvitusk, No doubt our medical staff are well trained, have a friend whos Daughter is training for a GP, Its a long hard road but its her vocation, ...

Hi Shawne, We all know prednisone is a necessary evil, joint pain and your appliance not agreeing with your skin is not making it easy for you. if you...

Hi Folks, My experience has been totally different, I ordered samples from Convatec and Coloplast. I had one follow up call from each just to check my...

Hi All, I few years back I had some issues with broken skin, around this time I had a wee flare of Crohns so the Doc put me back on Prednisone, and my...

That's CLASS lol.

Illiostomy/Colostomy/IBD/IBS, Most of my friends and family think I have a Colostomy Bag. my Dad used to think I had Crows Disease lol.

Great wee video with this,

Evening Folks, I was at my Doctors appointment this morning, Thankfully the bloating which I made the appointment has settled down. The doc give me a ...

Hi Michelle, Check out the Post by Bubbles, "Inspirational Ostomy Peeps" Sharing that you have an ostomy is a personal choice, some times in certain p...

Felicity, Every day is more progress. Take care

Hi Michelle, Well first good idea checking with the nurse, giving the pouch some support in the way of a wrap, band or Eric is a great fan of the stea...

Hi Folks, Just letting yes know how I have got on with the Eakin Rings, My main reason was healing sore skin round the stoma, yep I am seeing results ...

Hi Robert, You seem to have been caught in the cross fire here, we have a valuable Forum here! we all have to realise the work that goes on behind all...

Zvitusk, When I started to read yer post I thought oh no don,t tell me he tried to burp the bag with one hand while driving. Yep planning ahead is alw...

Hi Michelle/Super proud Mum. Welcome to the Forum, its so great to hear that you are getting on well, these early days are very important mind wise ie...