Hi, my name is Karen and I’m new to this group, I hope it’s ok to post this:
I’ve had a stoma for a permanent colostomy for 4 months now. I have been coping very well and eating and drinking as normal and I have had no trouble at all until now. My stoma, Boris, appears to have been on strike for the last 6 days. I have had hot water bottles, hot baths and stayed hydrated. I’ve been in contact with the stoma nurses who said not to worry at this point and to take Laxido but to go to A&E if I become unwell. I feel perfectly ok physically and small amounts are starting to come through now so I think it’s sorting itself out now.
I was just wondering if anyone else has experiences this? It was very worrying, especially as I’ve just booked a holiday abroad for May and wouldn’t have access to the stoma nurses if this happened again. Is this something that just happens from time to time? I haven’t changed my diet and eat plenty of fibre.
Also does anyone have any advice for travelling abroad/ flying with a stoma. I feel a bit worried about going through security.
Many thanks
