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Rash around the stoma

Posted by khalberstadt42 @khalberstadt42, May 27 12:40pm

Has anyone or does anyone have a rash around their stoma and what have or had you done to make it better or go away? I have a rash that will not go away and have tried several different things with no success in getting rid of the rash. Any help would be appreciated.

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harrison221 | @harrison221 | Aug 30 8:17pm
In reply to @judsimps "Hi, Colleen, I two struggled with diarrhea (liquid stool). My doctor told me to do the..." + (show)
@judsimps

Hi, Colleen,
I two struggled with diarrhea (liquid stool). My doctor told me to do the following: take 1 teaspoon and 1/2 of Metamucil each day. That worked for me! After I got the liquid controlled, I only take when my stool begins to get too liquid. Applesauce is a fairly good food for thickening the stool.
Judy

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I had my colon removed at Mayo in 23. I have a high output. I take Metamucil 4 times each day and also Imodium and Lomotil twice each day according to Mayo's instructions.

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jsindc | @jsindc | Aug 31 3:36am

How are things going with your rash? My WOC nurse had me change the bag every 2 days. I would wash the area in the shower with a went baby soap. Then blow dry it to dry it. Then use the cavilon to remove any sticky tape from skin. Sprinkle on nystatin antifungal powder and use the little wet things to make it stick forget brand. My WOC nurse got me New Hope bags - they are European and good for sensitive skin. I hope you can find a good WOC nurse that could diagnose what's going on and get you some good products? When I was in hospital at Mayo clinic they changed the bag every day. That really helped with my skin sensitivity issue to.

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pez01 | @pez01 | Sep 1 9:25am
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@jsindc

How are things going with your rash? My WOC nurse had me change the bag every 2 days. I would wash the area in the shower with a went baby soap. Then blow dry it to dry it. Then use the cavilon to remove any sticky tape from skin. Sprinkle on nystatin antifungal powder and use the little wet things to make it stick forget brand. My WOC nurse got me New Hope bags - they are European and good for sensitive skin. I hope you can find a good WOC nurse that could diagnose what's going on and get you some good products? When I was in hospital at Mayo clinic they changed the bag every day. That really helped with my skin sensitivity issue to.

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I have gone to using a coloplast closed end pouch after trying many pouches. I change it 3 to 4 times a day (takes 5 to 7 mins) I no longer get the itching burning or irritated skin I do wash it thoroughly and use hair dryer to both dry area and seal pouch. Wish you luck in finding what works for you

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