This topic is about someone who has finally found a reliable and comfortable ostomy setup with the Coloplast SenSura convex pouch, which has been a relief as it has stopped leaks and blowouts. However, they are now facing several new health challenges:

1. They are experiencing recurrent bleeding from the stoma and pain on the right side, which has led their gastroenterologist to schedule a bowel prep followed by both a colonoscopy and a gastroscopy to check for further complications related to Crohn’s disease.

2. They have had a recent flare-up of shoulder arthritis, which required new pain medication. Unfortunately, two different treatments, including unspecified painkillers and a TENS machine, triggered grand mal epileptic seizures.

3. The current pain medications, Tramadol and Co-codamol, help manage the pain but cause them to feel too "spaced out" to function properly at work or complete an important end-of-course assessment for their degree.

4. They usually experience only petit mal epilepsy and have not disclosed this condition to their employer. They are worried about the possibility of losing their job if their seizures become known.

Overall, they are feeling anxious about their bowel health, the risk of seizures, their academic performance, and job security, all of which are happening in the same week.

In response, fellow members have offered sympathy, emotional support, and encouragement for the upcoming medical procedures, recognizing the stress of the situation and hoping for better outcomes.