I'm having issues that I'm not sure are related to having the ileostomy surgery or just regular Crohn's symptoms. Since Friday (9/4/2015), I've had steadily increasing chest pain, nausea, and abdominal pain around the stoma after every meal I ate. There is also a large bump around the stoma that's painful to the touch. After I get up from a seated position, I come very close to blacking out, dark areas in my vision. This happens every time I get up. Sunday, I woke up with a bag full of bright red blood. No blood after emptying the bag in the morning. Early this morning (2 am and 4 am), I had to change my bag twice because of leaks. During the 4 am change, I became very nauseated with chest pain and hard to breathe. What is wrong with my body? I have a doctor's appointment today, but it's only to set up a new PCP because of new insurance. I would like to get any suggestions from my fellow ostomates before I go explain my symptoms to this PCP who might know anything about Crohn's or ileostomies.

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Well it's just coming upto a year since I had my emergency stoma. Since joining MAOM I have learnt all different kinds of ideas to help with the stoma. Not only that I have made a lot of good friends who I can talk to. The beauty of this site is it's not just giving tips and ideas we talk about anything and everything. So thank you for giving us a great site. XX
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