The probiotics was suggested to balance the bacteria in the gut, no more has been mentioned about it since and it was initially suggested by the Gastro medical team.
My Stoma output is not continuously watery, most of the time I'm well, even since the creation of the j pouch, I've been recovering very well.
My stoma output is normally of a milky porridge like consistency.
On 3 occassion I've developed mild stomach spasms, which are very uncomfortable and gradually become more servere with the Stoma output; there's no pain.
This occurs within 4 to 5 hours and I eventually become so weak, I'm admitted to hospital and the dehydration is a by product of the stomach upset.
I consume the correct intake of fluids and I also drink the St Marks rehydration solution 2 or 3 times per week, as well as salty snacks.
I was diagnosed with UC during the 90's and I've had a end ileostomy for years and during that time, I've consumed the correct intake of fluids and I've never had any treatment for Crohns or Colitis since 2005.
Even with the end ileostomy and now the loop ileostomy, my Stoma output has always been thicker than expected or what's regarded as normal. I've been prescribed loperamide, upto 6 or 8 per day to help slow down my output & the thickening of it, is inevitable.
After a 5 days hospital admission, I've been discharged today and none the wiser; same diagnosis... Gastroenteritis, don't know how or why and neither does my medical team ?
