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Ostomy FAQs

Our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, regularly receives ostomy FAQs through our Ask Laura feature and our Facebook community.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Surgery

Before and After Ostomy Surgery

We're here to guide you through the process of receiving ostomy surgery and building a happy, healthy, full and confident life with an ostomy pouch.

Aimee Sharp
donating unused ostomy supplies

Donating Unused Ostomy Supplies

There are people with ostomies that don't have access to the supplies they need. If you have products lying around here's how you can put them to good use!

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy Leaks

Ostomy Leaks, Peristomal Skin and Diet Tips: Webinar Video

In this webinar, our presenter shares insight and advice from her personal perspective on the on the most common ostomy FAQ, such as ostomy leaks.

Laura Cox, LPC
Odor Management with an Ostomy

Odor Management with an Ostomy

Odor management with an ostomy seems to be a concern in the forefront of many people's minds. Here, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, shares tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
OstomyLife with Laura Cox

Webinar: OstomyLife with Laura Cox

In this webinar, we introduce the Shield HealthCare community of OstomyLife with Laura Cox, and Laura talks tips for how to care for your stoma.

Laura Cox, LPC
FAQs about Ostomies

10 FAQs about Ostomies

Shield's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist answers some of the FAQs about Ostomies. Topics include relationships, bathing, traveling and more!

Laura Cox, LPC
exercise with an ostomy

How to Exercise with an Ostomy

We discuss how to exercise with an ostomy safely-reintegrating yourself into an exercise routine and how to stay healthy while doing it.

Laura Cox, LPC
exercise with an ostomy video

How to Exercise with an Ostomy Video

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist is featured in this how to exercise with an ostomy video - learn about how to get started after surgery.

Laura Cox, LPC
Dressing with an Ostomy

Dressing with an Ostomy

When I first got my ostomy, I thought I was destined to wearing baggy T-shirts, but I was wrong. Dressing with an ostomy can be easy with the right tricks!

Laura Cox, LPC
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Can you tell me of any medication or pills I can take that eliminate or lessen odor? It seems to be worse in the mornings. I am going on vacation with friends and it can be very embarrassing.
Thank you,
Julie
There are products that can eliminate odor.
 
They’re not medications, but drops you can put into your ostomy bag. There are many different options...