This topic is about managing severe cramps and frequent rectal discharge after having stoma surgery. The person sharing their experience is on their fourth stoma and is dealing with intense cramps and passing stool-like or mucus material through the rectum multiple times a day, which is a new experience for them. They are seeking advice from others who might have faced similar issues and are looking for possible solutions.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Experiencing rectal mucus or discharge and cramps after an ileostomy or colostomy can be normal. The bowel, even when not in use, still produces mucus. Issues with the pelvic floor can increase the sensation and frequency of these occurrences.

2. Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) might help control leakage and cramps:
- A probe is placed on the sacral nerve and connected to a small battery implanted in the buttock.
- The patient can adjust the stimulation levels using a handheld controller to manage cramps and leakage.
- Although originally designed for urinary incontinence, it has been successfully used for bowel control at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
- For more information, consider reaching out to specialists like Dr. Chua, Dr. Shield Buehler, or Dr. Dois at the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo’s Angel Network can assist with travel arrangements.

3. Pelvic-floor physiotherapy is another option, either alongside or instead of SNS. Intensive therapy in a clinic can show results in about two weeks, while home programs might take up to a year.

4. Managing your diet can also help. It's important to identify and avoid foods that trigger your symptoms. For example, one person found that carrot cake with nuts caused a flare-up.

5. For odor control, Hollister makes a deodorizing spray that is effective and available through hospital suppliers or Hollister representatives.