Posts categorised under Common Issues

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.

Can you digest olives with a stoma? Rachael shares her experience of a stoma blockage caused by her a biggest food love: olives. Read on to see what happened when Rachael ignored what turned out to be some very important advice.

Stephie discusses her experience with phantom rectum pain and the things she does to help relive the discomfort.

Warm weather can cause several issues for ostomates. Lynne discusses how the heat affects her stoma, and how she’s hoping for a cooler day for her son’s wedding celebrations

Jen shares her tips for dealing with a stoma blockage and avoiding a trip to the hospital.

In this blog, Jen shares her experience of contracting sepsis following a colectomy. She talks about the missed symptoms and misdiagnosis that almost caused her to lose her life.