Constant Stomach Burning and Bowel Issues Post-Urostomy

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Missymo
Aug 04, 2015 7:28 pm

Ive had my urostomy bag for five years, lot of radiation damage,then burst appendix, trouble is Ive had more bowel trouble than urostomy trouble, my stomache burns constantly, ever time I eat I find myself with either vile trapped wind or horrid burning feeling down my left side,

iMacG5
Aug 04, 2015 7:50 pm

Hi Missymo. I suggest you see a gastroenterologist. I'm not sure there is a relationship between your urostomy and the symptoms you describe. Please let us know how your visit goes.

Respectfully,

Mike

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I began my Urostomy life February 27th, 2023...a month and a half ago. I stumbled upon this site from another on Youtube and website called VeganOstomy and between that site and this one, most of my fear and worry of not having any answers other than calling the Dr's office recording menu and hoping to hear back in the next day or two for an answer to leaks, skin irritations etc, or just feeling alone and the "no one understands" thoughts I had to look forward to in my mind were all put to rest by these two websites and the community here at MaO!! I have been here for a few weeks now, and the help and support offered by the members here is just amazing!! The information and support is absolutely priceless for anyone recently out of their surgery and have tons of questions or had it for years...sit down...have a good read and you will see for yourself!!

Immarsh
Aug 16, 2015 5:22 am

Hi Missymo,

It sounds like you have two systems involved....one urinary, and the other gastro.  Sometimes it's difficult to know what is causing the problem .   A doctor once told me that "just because you have problems with one system, doesn't make you immune to difficulties with  another. Years after my surgery, I started to get a funny ( metalic like ) taste in my mouth.  Those were the days before the talk of reflux or GERDS.  But it was "acid", and a daily medication ( Zantac) took that away.

Sigh..   For me, Ulcerative Colitis, & the treatments involved ( 50+ years ago) was a gift that kept on giving.  Never had difficulty with my ileostomy, but did have urinary issues ( damaged nerves) vaginal issues ( chronic infections from a tear),  Osteoporosis, from medication when I was 15 and  again at 60, and then diabetes, ( probably from the steroids, and being overweight).  So these days, I see 10 specialists.  
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     I'm not trying to scare you....just  suggesting that you get the other system(s) checked out.   I find it better to know than to speculate.   Best of luck.

Marsha

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