Posts categorised under Tips and Advice

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.

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.

Jen has spent a lot of time in hospital because of complications with her stoma, here she shares her top tips for minimising stress whilst staying in hospital.

Anita uses a night bag with her urostomy pouch, here she details her mishaps and outlines her top tips for avoiding ‘rookie mistakes’.

Anita takes a closer look at the different types of urinary tract infections and shares her tips to help avoid them.

Anita has more than her fair share of experience with bladder problems. Here she shares what to look out for in the loo, how to take better care of yourself, and how to spot certain symptoms that need medical attention.