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    Cymed pouch users?

    Cymed has recently changed their pouch closure without any warning. I was surprised to see the new closures. I thought my medical supplier sent me the wrong product. Has anyone experienced problems with the new closure? No matter how I fold the closure, it always seems to be wet when I open it...
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    Stoma plex equalizer

    Has anyone tried this? It is supposed to help establish a better deal around your stoma. Mahalo! Gregg
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    Ostomy cup

    Has anyone tried an ostomy cup? http://cspouchcovers.com/stoma-cup-p-90.html
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    Stains on pouch

    Has anyone noticed that certain foods can stain your pouch? My pouch turns a dark orange when I eat spaghetti with tomato sauce. Enough raw tomatoes will do the same. I use Cymed on-piece pouches.
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    Cymed pouches

    I have yet to find an adhesive remover that works well on Cymed pouches. I love my pouch...but it is so hard when it comes time to change it. Anyone else have problems removing their Cymed pouch?
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    Adhesive remover

    What type of adhesive remover do you guys use? I have been having a hard time removing my Cymed one-piece.
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    Ostomy deodorant

    What kinds of deodorant do you guys use in your pouch? I have an ileostomy...
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    Short Bowel Syndrome

    I realize that Short Bowel Syndrome occurs when one does not have enough small intestine. But if one does not have a colon, what nutrients, vitamins and minerals am I missing out on? I currently take the following supplements: vitamin D3, calcium, vitamin e, B complex, folic acid (to mitigate...
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    Ostomy guard

    Has anyone tried Ostomy Armor or Freedom Guard? Did it work for you?
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    Marshmallow

    Everyone says that marshmallows can help to slow the output from your ileostomy. What type of marshmallow are you guys using? Is it the regular one made from sugar and gelatin? Or is it something made from marshmallow plant extracts?
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    Jogging/running

    It has been 2 years since getting my ileostomy. I am finally almost feeling like my old pre-sick self. Is there anyone here that runs with an ileostomy? I feel the need to do more than lift weights but am unsure if it is a good idea for me to start running. Any thoughts?
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    Tuck in shirt?

    I've had an ileostomy since the ending of 2011. I still am unable to tuck in my shirt. I worry about my bag filling up while squashed under my pants and shirt. What do you ileostomites do? Sometimes I feel so sloppy when my shirt is untucked. Mahalo!
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    Abdominal exercise

    What are the best stomach exercises for someone with an ileostomy?
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    Can beano prevent overnight gas build-up?

    Has anyone tried using Beano to prevent the dreaded overnight gas build-up? I have an ileostomy and hate having to wake up at 3am to empty or burp my bag. Mahalo
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    Fast - 5 diet

    Has anyone tried the Fast - 5 diet? It consists of a 19 hour fast and a 5 hour window to eat. You can eat anything you want in that 5 hour window. During the fast, you can drink anything that has no calories.
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