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Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

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@weymouthpaula said: Without this discharge, the mucus could build up into a grey "ghost turd". That's what they called it!

So now I have a name to put to my problem? I must admit I couldn't find any references to mucus in the description. I don't have any of the symptoms of Diversion colitis and I've seen the colorectal surgeon twice on this matter and apparently there's nothing out there that will help.

So I'll keep on doing what I've been doing all along and be grateful that the interludes between the enemas appears to be lengthening.

All best to the rest of you having these problems.

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I have resorted to an enema a few times over the years. There is so much to living with an Ostomy that is for some reason under wraps. I just read about adding a charcoal capsule to the bag to control
Gas and odor. Why did I have to
to stumble upon this information.
BTW….coconut oil taken orally with a warm liquid helps with constipation.