Stoma insulin & smell

[Michele_353]

I've had an ileostomy for 19 years (daisy) due to crohns. I have hep c (blood transfusion ) 5 years post liver transplant and many joint problems /pains. Recently because of complications n the use of steroids I've now had to start injecting insulin. Now my problem is the awful smell my bags seem to be emitting it's not a toilet smell is a rubbery chemical stench am I right in thinking the bags are reacting to my skin due to the insulin? ??

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi @Michele_353 and welcome to the forum.
I cannot help you but will bump your post up for a possible reply.
Have you discussed this with your GP?

 

[RoseofSharon]

Unfortunately it's not possible to know what is a causing the smell, it is something you really need to discuss with your GP, or your stoma nurse.

 

[oak]

I've been on Insulin for 10 months now and have an Illeal Conduit and a Colostomy. I've not noticed a change in smells.
Have you changed anything else?
I also take Vit D, Lisinopril and Metformin SR.
When I developed SIBO (similar to IBS but in the small intestines) I did notice a change.

I'm sure your aware of the effect of asparagus and cauliflower.

Good luck talking to your stoma nurse, mine won't get involved because of the diabetes.

 

[PatsyB]

Hope you get sorted soon...