Anyone experiencing difficulty taking care of an ostomy due to severe numbness in fingertips? I have an ileo with a clamp closure on the pouch. Using a Velcro opening makes it even more difficult to rinse and drain. Any ideas would be appreciated.
MOST52
Jun 29, 2025 10:21 pm
IGGIE
Jun 30, 2025 3:16 am
G-Day MOST52,
You could use the IGGIE CLIP to close the end of the bag. See the photo.
Regards, IGGIE
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Bob 48
Jun 30, 2025 3:43 am
Try wearing thin latex gloves or something similar and see if it adds any sensitivity to your fingers. It might not help, but it's worth a try.
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AlexT
Jun 30, 2025 6:21 am
I have lasting neuropathy in my feet from chemotherapy. I'd hate to have it in my hands. I had it in the hands to some extent while on chemotherapy, and that's what made me choose Velcro bags because I had a tough time with the clips. Hope you find a solution or it goes away; it's very annoying to deal with. Could you use a small pair of pliers to press Velcro bags closed? Like purse pliers….
MOST52
Jul 05, 2025 3:45 pm
Thank you, but my grip is close to zero. Kind of you to think of solutions.
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MOST52
Jul 05, 2025 3:52 pm
I think I'll try that. The problem is made worse because of Convatec pouches. The opening sticks together, even after the first time. I have reported this to them. They don't seem to try to fix it. Thank you!
AlexT
Jul 05, 2025 6:39 pm
Pinch the hard part of the opening in half so there's a crease to help open it, and it won't suction/stick to itself.
GoinWithTheFlow
Nov 02, 2025 12:37 am
Hubz was having a hard time opening the end of the bag. Vegan Ostomate on YouTube showed how to put a crimp in the middle on both sides at the opening when he puts on a new bag. That little crimp gives just enough separation to open easier when emptying. Hubz really likes the technique and made it part of his routine.