Dealing with Excessive Gas and a Colostomy Bag

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Hermit

Have colostomy. Two-piece bag! Have excessive gas! Watch what I eat and Beano doesn't work! Have to burp the bag constantly.

A_Stoma_By_Any_Other_Name

Have you discussed getting treatment for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) with your physician? It's usually what causes that and it can be rather painful too.

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mild_mannered_super_hero

Wal-Mart sells a chewable gas control tablet... They work pretty well for me and are not expensive. If you cut out breads and grains from your diet, the gas will not be a problem. Are you a candidate for irrigation?

Hermit

Don't think so! Thanks

Hermit

Don't think so! Thanks

 
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Hermit

No, I haven't, but will now! Thanks

EAM

Hi, what brand bag are you using? I switched to the Coloplast Sensura Mio. In part because it has a good filter that doesn't plug up as often as some other brands, at least that has been my experience.

Good luck!

Hermit

Hi, I use 2-piece Convatec with the vent which stops up after day one. For some reason, having a lot of gas. Will try yours. Having to burp mine constantly. Tks!

Mykxman

I was given some liquid for lubrication to stop pancaking, instead it caused the bag to blow up like a balloon.
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