So sorry to hear you are suffering so badly, don't know that I will be much help to you as I am having the same kind of problems but maybe it will help you to know that you are not alone. I too have an anal wound, an anal fissure/tear hence reason for colostomy. Recently I have resorted to using TENA Lady nappy type pants as the leaking has been so bad. It seems to not only have irritated my wound, given me nappy rash but also given me a urine infection because of the contamination. I am at the end of my tether. I got a stoma to give the rectal problems a chance to rest and heal, yet I still go to the toilet, it leaks causing pain and irritation or makes me feel like I should constantly need to sit on the toilet due to the feeling of something being there. But sometimes nothing comes out and there is no relief. The past couple of days I have tried to remove the bag for an hour covering the stoma with inco pads and towels to try and stop the flow seeping through the loop that leads to the rectum. Not the most practical or comfortable solution and haven't noticed a difference yet but I am at a loss as to what else to do. Maybe someone out there can offer us some advice. I go to see my GP on Monday again so will let you know if she has any ideas. In the meantime, you could try having a warm bath and then placing a swab or two between your cheeks, this seems to help with the nappy rash rubbing for a little while. Anyway, rant/moan over with, sorry about that but couldn't believe it when I saw your story.. It is totally true when people say on this site that others know what you are going through and have the same problems. Take care and please feel free to send me a personal message/wink etc if I can be of any use. If anyone else has a similar problem or any suggestions, please let us know. Thank you. Pami XXX