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@archr Thank you for sharing those tips, and welcome to the forum!

Hey Chris, Filters are notorious for failing and even leaking. The liquid output would likely explain the filter problem. Acidic output, digestiv...

Solving that problem will give you better wear time, since wafers don't generally stick very well to weepy skin. If you have the option, try leavin...

This can be an issue and an annoyance. As John suggested, try putting a was of toilet paper in your bag to help separate the walls of the bag. If...

He corrected that by follow up with "90% effective at controlling infection and preventing infection for the wild type alpha and delta", which is corr...

Awesome experiment! If you can get samples from other brands, it would be interesting to see how they compare. Hollister, for example, uses a fully...

Thanks for sharing your experience, JB! Yes, you can wear it facing inward - it's completely a personal preference. When I've done that, I find th...

I answer the question in more detail in this article:/p> But if you're getting leaks within hours, then it's not because you aren't using the right ...

Yes, it most certainly can. Liquid and loose output can lead to more opportunities for leaks. Because you have an ileostomy, make sure that you're ...

Welcome, Dave. I'm glad that you're finally on the path to healing, especially after so many years with Crohn's. Leaks can be common, especially ...

Not a stupid question at all - you are completely entitled to it, and it's NOT affected by your income status (unlike other disability benefits). ...

Hi Crystal, You shouldn't be worried. It's not ideal, but it won't harm your stoma. Try to cover your stoma (I use gauze) before spraying the next ...

@squeakyandliza Noooooo! When you're at home and have a bit of time to experiment, could you try the following: Clean the skin around your stoma...

I would not suggest burping out the flange on the Mio (or most Coloplast 2pc systems) because the flange isn't nearly as flexible as with other brands...

Yes, you'll notice a huge difference in comfort when your bag is supported like that. Glad you like it 👌

Oh no, that's terrible to hear. I would imagine you're sensitive to one of the ingredients. I hope that you're better soon. 👍

I think the same "rules" apply when showering with just the wafer on. I would avoid direct water jets on the stoma/wafer as it may cause the wafer to ...

Hi Kathi, Regarding showering, are your leaks coming from the wafer or the filter of the bag? The wafer should hold up well during showers, and sho...

I'm sure they can on a risk-factor scale. I get prolapses when I exert a lot of pressure on my abdomen (i.e. improperly lifting something heavy), and ...

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