@ltecato I’m glad you’ve spoken to the gastroenterologist about your tube/stoma. When the tube came out, it may have scratched your intestines, thus the pin prick pain. Your doctor doesn’t seem too terribly concerned, so maybe all is ok. As for the ibuprofen, some are enteric coated and very small. And there’s always applesauce. I was given my pills in applesauce for a few weeks until I could safely swallow. Best of luck