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Oct 26, 2012

Need advice on managing sweat and movement with ileostomy during physical activities

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking advice on managing sweat and movement with an ileostomy during physical activities, particularly long bicycle rides in hot and dry weather. The individual has been experiencing issues with wafer adhesion and skin breakdown around the stoma due to sweating and motion during physical activities.

Advice and Insights:
- Consider using a pouch with an elastic belt to keep things snug and prevent leaking during physical activities.
- Look into Cymed pouches, which are designed for active people and may work well, especially if convexity is not needed.
- Use a trainer or rollers during the winter to try different systems and find a suitable setup for the next spring/summer.
- Antiperspirant application before putting on the pouch may not make a significant difference for everyone, but it's worth trying.
- Consider using Scanpoor, a paper-like "second skin" tape, to tape the flange tape around the circumference of the wafer to prevent skin irritation due to perspiration.
- Scanpoor can also be used preventively on other parts of the body or where clothing might cause irritation.
- Encouragement and support for maintaining an active lifestyle, despite medical challenges, and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Note: The advice and insights provided are focused on addressing the issues related to managing sweat and movement with an ileostomy during physical activities.
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