Hi folks, feeling a bit under the weather recently. Body aches in the morning but no real reason for it. I'm beginning to think it may be dehydration. I've had a colostomy since November 2010 and no problems till February this year when I had a blockage and was admitted to the hospital in severe pain. I was well again within a couple of days, and I put it down to not watching my diet and fluid intake properly. So I checked my diet, but had another blockage at the end of March. I was found to have an obstruction in the small bowel and I'm waiting to see a consultant next week. I am now beginning to think that having the colostomy is maybe causing me to be dehydrated (seem to have some symptoms pointing to this). Is this a common problem? Other than drinking water, what is the best thing for keeping well hydrated? I would be very grateful for useful tips. Look forward to your advice.
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