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Dehydration after iliostomy

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Rhiannon_5000
Rhiannon_5000

hi again everyone. I think most people know my story. Just need some help with a problem. My surgeon is concerned about my dehydration, common with iliostomies. It's quite bad. I can't take Imodium ,( not sure what it's called in uk, ) it gives me weird side effects ,  I just can't tolerate it, but that is recommended to thicken output. I know all the foods to thicken, but still having problems. Stoma nurse recommended powdered pectin. I can only get hold of citrus pectin from health shop. I have tried a teaspoon in water. Weird texture, but fine . And it's a natural product. Anyone else tried this? Thanks for any help in advance. Great forum. 

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  • ellen_46197
    ellen_46197 Rhiannon_5000

    Posted

    Thanks I will try pectin after 12 days of diarrhea my doctor finally agreed a few hours ago that I could take Immodium Natural would be better
    • vickie47128
      vickie47128 ellen_46197

      Posted

      My 13days of diarrhea, finally took Imodium but only worked 1day, so Dr prescribe Questran for diarrhea. 
    • Rhiannon_5000
      Rhiannon_5000 ellen_46197

      Posted

      I wish I could take Immodium. I have a bag so I need too slow things down. I just cannot tolerate it. 
  • Traderkate
    Traderkate Rhiannon_5000

    Posted

    What about xanthan gum?  It's a thickener.

    • Rhiannon_5000
      Rhiannon_5000 Traderkate

      Posted

      Well I I wil try the pectin first, but that's a good idea. I must get past the dehydration to get well. I'm kinda feeling like it's one obstacle after another at the moment. Lol. I get anxious too.

    • ellen_46197
      ellen_46197 Rhiannon_5000

      Posted

      When I was growing up my Sweet Hungarian mother always had family mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with enough water to mix it not to much this worked well I am glad I remembered that she used it until she passed last year at age 89
  • greg80227
    greg80227 Rhiannon_5000

    Posted

    Try marshmallows, seriously.
    • ellen_46197
      ellen_46197 Rhiannon_5000

      Posted

      Rhiannon I hope you can get something that works I have been so weak can't leave home every time I stand up it's straight to the bathroom going through pads like crazy Have you tried cheese I'm praying the Immodium works without causing flare up Good luck

    • Rhiannon_5000
      Rhiannon_5000 ellen_46197

      Posted

      I hope it works for you. It certainly works. It's very effective. You should be fine with it. I just can't take the side effects . 

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