REBORN FROM THE ASHES OF DISEASE   - Affiliated with the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.

Ostomy Association of the Houston Area

Publications

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Articles

1. Important Points For the Ostomy Patient By Danny Babin of CVS Pharmacy Effects of drugs on ostomates; discoloration of feces/urine by different drugs.

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2. Thomas Mathew M.S., P.T. - Northeast Rehabilitation Center - Exercise and the ostomate. Exercises that can be done prior to and post-operative. All exercises depicted must be cleared with your surgeon. 

3. Don't Sweat It! - By Christine Newberry, RN, WOCN - This article deals with moisture and pouch adhesion.

4. Nutrition and the Ostomate - by Marty Laubhan, R.D  - Practical advice on nutritional needs.

5. Sleep Medicine, Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea  by Robert Fayle, MD - Description of common sleep disorders, symptoms, some treatments.

6. The ABC's of Ostomy Care - a Convatec article with helpful suggestions. Learn your alphabet!

7. Miscellaneous Short Articles - Yogurt Tablets, Factors in Ostomy Function, Support Groups, Ileostomy Blockage, Colostomy Hints, Aging.

8. Supplies covered under Medicare Part B.

9. Coping with Health Changes (Loss, Grief & Stress) Beryl Kaminsky, LPC, CT. June 2008 Presentation

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