Dealing with Excessive Gas and a Colostomy Bag

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Hermit
Apr 22, 2018 3:13 pm

Have colostomy. Two-piece bag! Have excessive gas! Watch what I eat and Beano doesn't work! Have to burp the bag constantly.

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A_Stoma_By_Any_Other_Name
Apr 22, 2018 4:21 pm

Have you discussed getting treatment for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) with your physician? It's usually what causes that and it can be rather painful too.

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mild_mannered_super_hero
Apr 22, 2018 5:17 pm

Wal-Mart sells a chewable gas control tablet... They work pretty well for me and are not expensive. If you cut out breads and grains from your diet, the gas will not be a problem. Are you a candidate for irrigation?

Hermit
Apr 22, 2018 7:14 pm

Don't think so! Thanks

Hermit
Apr 22, 2018 7:15 pm

Don't think so! Thanks

 

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Hermit
Apr 22, 2018 7:17 pm

No, I haven't, but will now! Thanks

EAM
Apr 29, 2018 1:58 pm

Hi, what brand bag are you using? I switched to the Coloplast Sensura Mio. In part because it has a good filter that doesn't plug up as often as some other brands, at least that has been my experience.

Good luck!

Hermit
Apr 29, 2018 2:32 pm

Hi, I use 2-piece Convatec with the vent which stops up after day one. For some reason, having a lot of gas. Will try yours. Having to burp mine constantly. Tks!

Mykxman
Apr 29, 2018 3:09 pm

I was given some liquid for lubrication to stop pancaking, instead it caused the bag to blow up like a balloon.
Coloplast Sensura Mio.