When part of the colon needs to be bypassed for medical reasons, surgeons
Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is a muscle relaxant that treats muscle spasms
This will help keep you comfortable while your colon heals
The stool is collected in a
A colostomy is an operation that creates an opening for the colon, or large intestine, through the abdomen
Over time, you’ll be able to tell how often you’ll need to do this
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine
Tissues or an old towel are useful for catching any drainage that may come To speak to someone directly, please call 1-888-824-0200
This can be absolutely liberating, just make sure to keep shampoo and conditioner away from your stoma
With time and experience, you’ll know when all the water and stool have come out
Your reactions could be impaired
Colostomy
With my true story comics, I like to show the kinds of things that cancer patients experience and for many colon cancer patients/survivors, an ostomy bag is part of the experience
It can also cause delusions (believing things that aren’t real)
When a colostomy is needed
Common complications to be aware of
The best position to sleep in when you have a stoma is on your back, or on your side
Yes, it is possible to continue to have a healthy sex life – or even improve upon it – after ostomy surgery