{"id":5419,"date":"2025-09-24T16:06:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/GB\/?p=5419"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:06:26","slug":"choosing-what-stoma-products-worked-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/GB\/blog\/choosing-what-stoma-products-worked-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing what stoma products worked for me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Choosing what stoma products worked for me<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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While undergoing chemotherapy I would find that my skin around my stoma would get sore and red. I have a stoma that is close to the skin level, almost just underneath it and therefore when I was experiencing higher output, I would find sometimes it would reach my skin, leaving it really sore. It was a vicious cycle though, if my skin was itching, I would need to change my pouch, sometimes up to 7 times a day, but that was further irritating my skin so was repeatedly irritating the skin \u2013 but it was so itchy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, I had neuropathy and palmer planter (Hand-Foot) syndrome where my hands became painful and sore plus very sensitive to cold. This meant I had to make a few adjustments to my routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing I discovered was Vitamin E barrier wipes<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 these were and still are amazing! They really help to soothe the skin around my stoma from the irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally, I had been using an adhesive remover spray, but I was finding both the bottle too cold for my hands but also the spray cold when it hit my skin. Instead, I switched to wipes and warmed them a little beforehand, so it was easier to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When my skin was really sore and itchy, I also found it was a relief to take the bag off, pop a disposable bag in the waistband of my trousers just in case and just let the air get around my stoma. If I knew my stoma wasn\u2019t going to be active for a little bit, I\u2019d go sit on the sofa and just let it air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping my routine simple too, I would sometimes use the disposable wipes in cool water to relieve the skin around the stoma \u2013 it is so refreshing and cooling. However, with sore hands I would also have to be conscious of them. I would keep them moisturized and cared for but sometimes if I needed to keep them out of water, I would just use a pair of plastic gloves during my stoma care routine to protect them. You have to do what is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I wish I did more was question my stoma care nurse when I had problems with sore skin. In retrospect, a 2-piece bag might have been a good option, but I didn\u2019t know at the time. So don\u2019t be afraid to ask and speak out if something isn\u2019t quite right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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