Persistent Ostomy Issues and Skin Irritation Concerns

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gingerbreadman
Nov 08, 2010 1:03 pm
I  have the same problem with my ostomy.I have a rash under my armpits and around my ostomy.I have been to my dermatoligist,allergy specialist,cancer doctor and my physician.I   also have been to two ostomy nurses. I have had prescription creams,powders and anything else you can name.I am on prednisone and that helps but as soon as I stop them it comes right back.At the bottom of my stoma where the tape goes my skin oozes and don't stick well.I have been in touch with convatec nurses and they have sent me samples of everything they make.I still think they(convatec)changed something in there tape because I used to work and take a shower every day and only change once a week.Now I have to take a shower every other day and change every other day because as soon as the tape gets wet it comes loose.I have my ostomy since 2004 and this problem for a year.Dave
Tiggy
Nov 08, 2010 9:19 pm
I wish I could help you with this problem, but I can't. =( My husband is currently having issues with the skin around where his bag sits, and we're in the middle of trying to figure it out right now.
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gutenberg
Nov 09, 2010 12:53 am
Hi all, don't know if this will be of much help but a couple of years ago I started getting a rash where the pouch was rubbing against my skin and there was a package of baby wipes, no alcohol and had aloe, whatever that is, anyway after using these wipes for a few days my skin cleared up for about a 6 month period and when the rash came back out came the baby wipes and sure enough after a couple of days it cleared up again. Now, at the first sign of an itch or rash out comes the baby wipes, might help in someone Else's case, worth a try, Ed

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funnygurl
Nov 09, 2010 2:57 am
painting mylanta  (yes the upset stomach remedy) on the site often works for me.
Past Member
Sep 20, 2011 2:38 pm
When I get a rash around my stoma (was from using the relia wipes that you put on with the powder before you put your wafer on-I stopped using them) anyway, an ostomy nurse told me to use foot powder instead of the stoma powder until the rash was gone & it works like a charm - try it!
 

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Past Member
Sep 21, 2011 12:38 pm
i am having skin issues with where my bag sits and the pouch cover seems to have resolved it. i am still working on my skin issues under the base plate with an oral does of vitamin e.
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