Hi. I've been living with a stoma for a year. Most of my colon was removed during the surgery. I've Crohn's.
My main problem is the noise my stoma makes, especially in places like libraries. I have to go to a library and sit there for hours every day. You know, it is kind of embarrassing when it makes noise in that silent environment, and due to that I sometimes get a little paranoid too.
I've done some research, and some people suggest that mixing peppermint oil with water, and drinking it regularly helps.
Has anyone tried that?
I avoid foods that'd increase intestinal gas, to reduce the noise. But I don't know what else I can do.
Are there any other effective ways to reduce the noise my stoma makes?
Thanks in advance.
My main problem is the noise my stoma makes, especially in places like libraries. I have to go to a library and sit there for hours every day. You know, it is kind of embarrassing when it makes noise in that silent environment, and due to that I sometimes get a little paranoid too.
I've done some research, and some people suggest that mixing peppermint oil with water, and drinking it regularly helps.
Has anyone tried that?
I avoid foods that'd increase intestinal gas, to reduce the noise. But I don't know what else I can do.
Are there any other effective ways to reduce the noise my stoma makes?
Thanks in advance.