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Have an ileostomy: I'd like to learn how to slow down my bowel.

Ostomy | Last Active: May 1 8:08pm | Replies (20)
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@harrison221

High Output Problem with Illeostomy- Mayo wants my output to be 1000 - 1200 per 24 hrs. For several months it averaged 1500. The high output causes low magnesium. I take 50 mg Mag. 4td. Also have to have 4mg Mag. infusion every week if it is below 1.8. It is always below 1.8 averaging around 1.5 every week. I take Metamucil 4td, 1 lomotil and 1 imodium twice a day, Guar Gum (powder) 2td, and I drink a special Mayo mixture that I mix at home according to their instructions. Lately my output has increased and nothing I do has slowed it down. Any suggestions?---Anyone with illeostomy have Magnesium problems? Anyone have high output problem that was solved?

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kenc | @kenc | May 1 9:52am

I had a similar problem that included gas. It was a result of the reduction of helpful bacteria in my remaining digestion tract. What the doctor recommended that I take is Acidophilus Probiotic. Since taking this OTC product, the bloating, diarrhea has stopped. Check with your doctor to see if the doc agrees with you taking probiotic.

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