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    Odor control

    Everyone with an Ostomy bag know that they can smell from time to time. I am wondering what everyone uses or does for odor control. I my self try cleaning the bag out every time I empty it (when at home) and I also use a lubricating deodorant as well as a filtered bag.
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    Pain medication

    I was wondering What pain medication (if any) you are on and how much you are taking a day/month. I my self am on percocet and it seems to be working OK. However it seems that I have to take more and more of it these day to get the same pain relief. I know you can build up a tolerance to it or...
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    Pain medication

    I was wondering What pain medication (if any) you are on and how much you are taking a day/month. I my self am on percocet and it seems to be working OK. However it seems that I have to take more and more of it these day to get the same pain relief. I know you can build up a tolerance to it or...
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    Stealth Belt and my Dog...

    I just got a new Stealth Belt in the mail 3 days ago and my dog has already chewed it up making it "almost" not usable. I dont even know how to feel. I got it for my trip so I could go swimming and now I dont trust it with a big chunk taken out of it. I leave in 6 days and it took me 3 weeks to...
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    Surgery

    I just joined this forum but have had Crohns for 17 years now. I have had multiple surgery's including having a ileostomy (stoma) placed. I was wondering if anyone has had the same done. What the results were. I am starting to get used to it after 1 1/2 years but it is still very difficult and I...
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    Beer

    I was wondering if anyone has herd or knows if beer is good or bad for you. I have herd that the more hops like beers can be good for you (not referring to bud, coors etc.) And also if it bothers you stomach at all.
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    Alive and Kicking

    One of my favorite books out there relating to Crohns is "Alive and Kicking" By Rolf Benirschke. It is an inspirational story about his life. I recommend it to anyone.
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