I posted before about an ulcer on the skin/stoma scar but that ulcer is now a fistula. I saw my surgeon today about it and he was focused on a small red dot about 1 1/2 inches from the fistula toward my belly button. He used a very thin instrument with rounded ends to poke at it and popped it open and found it tracked back to the first fistula. I now have 2 fistulas. And the second one is sore and irritated and I have no idea how to take care of it.
I can fit the barrier to accommodate the fistula on the stoma but I don't know how to handle the second one.
The second stoma is still under the sticky part of the barrier but toward the outer edge. I don't have any idea what to do. Do I cover it with the barrier and hope for the best? Should I cut the outside edge and cover it with a bandaid that I can change often throughout the day as needed? HELP!!!
My surgeon started me on Flagyl and Cipro today and called my GI. I have an appointment with my GI next Thursday to discuss changing my medication which should help heal them up. I've had many rectal fistulas since my first in 1986 that was dealt with surgically. I have used Remicade for fistulas in the past but developed a systemic yeast infection so it's not an option.
I REALLY need suggestions on the best way to deal with 2 fistulas so far apart but still under the barrier. The new school year is starting next week and I go back to work. I need to be able to deal with this while I'm working with my students.
Thanks so much!
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