Safe Remedies for Indigestion with Colostomy?

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This topic discusses safe and effective remedies for managing indigestion in individuals with a colostomy.
Catcando3

What can I take for indigestion with the colostomy?

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AlexT

Have you tried just drinking a glass of water or milk? I would think most indigestion medicine would be okay, but I try to avoid taking any type of meds if I don't have to.

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Catcando3
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Thank you for answering my question. I did ask my oncology nurse and the ostomy surgical nurse, they suggested omeprazole, so I opened the pill, poured it onto some applesauce and ate it that way.
I'm new to this ostomy stuff, I'm completely lost. It was an unplanned surgery due to a blockage next to my colon from a small tumor. My ostomy is only two weeks old, and I could use all the advice and help I can get from the more experienced people who have been doing this for a while.
I'm due to start chemotherapy soon, don't have a date yet, as I have to heal first. If you have any suggestions for me, please let me know. Thank you.

AlexT

If you have a colostomy, you shouldn't need to do anything but take the pill, unless you were told to put it in the applesauce.

IGGIE

There is a tablet called Nexium, it's just once a day tablet and it works great. Iggy

 
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Hairdresser

Tums always worked for me, plus it helps your bones. I was taking them daily, so my doctor put me on Prilosec, which seems to be working.

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