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Posted 5/31/2011 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
my GI put me on Hydrocort Enemas 1 a day for 3 weeks.
i never had to give myself a enema in the past and now i have
a big problem , i don't know what is the best way to insert the applicator.
i have a mess to clean up every night. i can't keep the stuff long enough inside
of me. a wast of money and a messy situation.
i have been laying on my left side to insert the applicator, is there a better
position and should i take the enema in the morning .
i would be very greatful for any help you can give me.
this puts me under a lot of stress and i'm flaring with Fibro also.
i feel like giving up on everything.
Posted 5/31/2011 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
If you can't handle the whole bottle, try just using half or a quarter of it until the inflammation settles down a bit - once you can handle that amount, increase it. It's best to use it at night because you retain it over night. You should also try to get all the air out before inserting and warming it up a bit. As for being on the left side, you don't necessarily have to be on your left. You can do it on your right or even administer it with your tush in the air. Whatever is more comfortable to you.
Posted 6/1/2011 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Red_34
thank you for your reply, i will take your advice and
try them . i hope things will be easier.
wish you also good health. Monika
Posted 6/3/2011 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
How about warming the bottle in a warm water bath or unter the tab for a few minutes?  The temperature of the enema is lower than our body temp so this could cause it to be rejected. Also I use a little KY jelly on the applicator so it goes in smoothly.
Posted 6/3/2011 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
Someone else once suggested on here to prop your but up with a pillow. I noticed this really helped. Gravity helped move the enema further along.
Posted 6/3/2011 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Make sure you squeeze all the air out of the bottle before insertion.
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