by Lynne Richardson
Coping With Urinary Tract Infections
This month, our urostomy blogger Lynne has been struggling with UTIs and shares some of her tips for coping with them…
Tips and Advice
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by Michelle Williams
You Can Do Anything After Stoma Surgery – Including Riding Rollercoasters
Can you go on a rollercoaster with a stoma bag? Yes! Says Sonikmummy (Michelle): in this blog she shares her experiences of how to make the most of Summer holidays with your kids and a stoma…
Tips and Advice
by Kath Holland
The Battle With Beige: Searching For Colourful Food I Can Eat With An Ileostomy
Illeostomist Kath Holland has been trying to find foods that are varied, colourful and don't cause her pain and a higher output. In her first blog for SecuriCare, read about Kath’s ongoing battle with beige food…
Diet and Nutrition
by Scott Smith
Digesting Hard Medications: Just Another Challenge Ostomates Must Put Up With?
Scott Smith had multiple experiences with hard tablet medications passing out of his stoma whole and undigested. He thought this was just something he had to put up with – until he found out about this...
Common Issues
by Michelle Williams
Alcohol And An Ileostomy – Things To Think About If You’re Drinking With A Stoma
Drinking alcohol when you have a stoma isn’t quite the same as before your stoma surgery. Michelle Williams explains why and some important things to think about…
Diet and Nutrition
by Michelle Williams
Stoma Bag Ballooning - Michelle’s Tips For Coping
Ballooning is where your stoma bag blows up with wind or even blows off completely - read Michelle's tips for coping when this happens!
Common Issues