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Cinderella With A Stoma – Sleeping With An Ostomy
Sleeping with a stoma can be a challenge, in this blog Rachael shares what works for her to get a good night’s sleep and how to minimise the anxiety of a nighttime leak.
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Sore Skin Around My Ileostomy
Sore skin around the stoma is a common issue amongst ostomates. Stephie is currently struggling with regular leaks which are the source of her sore skin. In this blog she shares her experience and discusses what helps.
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My Experience Of Manuka Honey To Help The Sore Skin Around My Stoma
Michelle had long been a fan of Manuka honey before she discovered it was available in stoma pouches and support products from CliniMed. In this blog post she shares her experience with the antibacterial honey that has been used in medicine throughout history.

Stigma As A Gay Man With A Stoma
Sharing his thoughts about being a gay man with a stoma, Nathan talks about dealing with stigma and how raising awareness can prevent ignorance.
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My Experiences With Homemade Indian Remedies For Ulcerative Colitis
Aleesha has lots of well-meaning friends and family around her, but some of their suggestions during her battle with ulcerative colitis were quite frustrating. Homemade remedies were never going to ‘cure’ her disease. Read on to learn about her experience.

Gay Relationships And The Challenges A Stoma Can Cause
Steve reflects on his journey of self-discovery and how emergency stoma surgery changed his mindset, allowing him to find true love.
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