Allergic reaction to stoma bag

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Hiya

yet another question guys,  I am pretty new to stomas following bladder cancer and was set up with Hollister bags which sound like a crisp packet but now am getting an allergic reaction to the glue on the seal ( if this makes sense).  My stomas nurse has changed my bag to Dansac with a smaller seal.  Has anyone else had a problem with an allergy and what bag did they use?

  • I haven't had this problem personally but I know some people who have. They were allergic to different manufacturers and one ended up using Hollister. It's just very individual. Hopefully the new bags will work for you.

  • Hi  

    I haven’t had this issue but I have certainly heard about it from others. I hope the new bags are better for you, but if you’re still having issues you can ask many companies for free sample bags to try, and I’d search for ones which are hypoallergenic. You can normally request free samples online, and I’ve done this many times over the years to try different products. Anyone can do this, and you don’t need to go through your stoma nurse.

    Sarah xx


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