Just above where my base plate ends, I have horrendous pain. Can anyone tell me why putting a hot water bottle on it helps? It makes it less painful, but it still hurts. If I don't do this, I cannot stand, walk, or function when it happens. It's like a contraction, but 20 times worse. I would definitely have a baby over this pain any day. Any thoughts, please? It seems to move things along inside; it's weird. Help.
kerrycookie95
Jun 01, 2025 8:53 pm
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Jun 01, 2025 9:22 pm
I don't have advice as I have a urostomy. But I want to tell you that I'm really sorry you are dealing with that. 🙏 I hope you are able to get help. 🙏🙏🙏
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Good Evening Bob and All,
I checked my email and saw new postings. That's when I usually visit the site. I've recently met a few others who have developed UC and have made contact with them. I've directed them to this site. I also use the site to look up concerns they or I have. This site has been unusually helpful to me. I have seen questions and concerns of others posted. After I scroll down and see similar comments that I would make, I don't comment. As for social media interest, I have a Facebook account (due to work). As of this date, I have one Facebook Friend (and don't even know how that happened). I find the content here more relevant to my life. Then again, I'm old school. If I want to see how a friend is doing I just make a call.
Stay Safe and Sane all. Back to the hockey game,
SharkFan
SusanT
Jun 01, 2025 9:24 pm
Perhaps you are getting muscle spasms or cramps? Something like that?
If that sounds right, maybe some ibuprofen would help in addition to the hot water bottle.
Maybe someone else will have a great idea.
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IGGIE
Jun 02, 2025 1:57 am
Have you sought medical advice? If not, that's your next thing to do.
Regards, IGGIE
AlexT
Jun 02, 2025 7:20 am
Sounds like a partial blockage. My girlfriend puts hot water bottles around my stomach when I say, "I gotta poop." 😁🥴 That partial blockage pain is horrible.
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kerrycookie95
Jun 02, 2025 7:44 am
Yes, I am waiting for the camera test again. I had scans a while ago; they said it wasn't blocked, but I am unsure.
kerrycookie95
Jun 02, 2025 7:45 am
My prof said it was my IBS again. I tried Buscopan injection; it didn't do anything for the pain. It still hurts.
eefyjig
Jun 02, 2025 1:12 pm
Kerry, does the pain get better when you dispel gas? If so, then something is trapping the gas. When I started having this several years ago, it could get excruciating. I had my gallbladder out, was told no adhesions, and that it was just my intestines feeling pain from the expansion of gas. I still get the pain, but nowhere to that level, and it's relieved as soon as I pass gas. I hope you get to the bottom of yours.
kerrycookie95
Jun 02, 2025 11:12 pm
No, it doesn't hurt when I pass gas, just food, unfortunately. 😕
Kyle
Jun 02, 2025 11:13 pm
I had terrible pain because my skin was infected and needed antibiotics. It would be wise to consult your doctor right away, as they probably have had this happen to other patients. When I had my infection, it didn't show on the outside, and I only knew it was bad as I pressed my skin and pus leaked out between my skin and stoma. So nasty!
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Rose Bud 🌹
Jun 03, 2025 1:02 am
Wonder if there is something going on with your bile ducts...possibly inflammation somewhere in your digestive tract...I have the same problem...mine is from inflamed ducts and colitis flare-ups...no blockage but occasionally pain after I eat and heat relieves it after a while for me...