Hi has anyone else with two ostomys been in horrendous pain with ileostomy side not my stoma one because of a artery in my stomach I get pain and can't digest very easily 😢 and because I am skinny because of my cvs illness which doesn't help
kerrycookie95
Jan 21, 2025 4:11 pm
SusanT
Jan 21, 2025 5:55 pm
Just to clarify, you have a loop ileostomy and are having trouble with the non-stoma opening?
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Ben38
Jan 21, 2025 8:03 pm
Has your Consultant sent you to see a dietician if not I would tell them you want to see one, and speak to your stoma nurse...do solid and liquid foods cause the same problems? are you on build up drinks to keep you going and help you gain weight
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