Hi, I had my stoma for a year this month. I had one before that got reversed, but it didn't work out. I'm just wondering if it's normal to wake up during the night with a stomach ache until I empty the bag. I try to finish eating and drinking early, but it makes no difference.
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Oct 04, 2025 5:27 pm
Georgy Porgy
Oct 04, 2025 8:51 pm
Are you suggesting the pain goes away once you empty?
Perhaps it's the weight?
I have heard of phantom pain or feelings of missing body parts. This just doesn't seem the same.
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TerryLT
Oct 04, 2025 8:55 pm
I'm not clear on what you are saying either. Is this pain new? It only happens at night? Not sure why emptying would make a difference.
Terry
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Oct 05, 2025 10:44 am
Pain has been ongoing for months, always worse at night. Sometimes my bag is not even full, just a constant ache in the pelvic area.
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Oct 05, 2025 10:48 am
Thanks for replying. I don't think it's weight, as sometimes the bag is not full. I was wondering if maybe all the cancer treatment I got has damaged the nerves.
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