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Posted 1/21/2015 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I just wanted to open the floor to everyone about perscription enemas. When I was first prescribed them a month ago I couldn't find much recent info/advice about them so I thought this discussion might be helpful to tohers.

I've been on them for a month and don't actually find them too daunting anymore. Actually they seem to help my UC symptoms a lot. Only problem is that they work 'too well' I have recently been having such solid stools that I've been getting fissures and hemorrhoids which stops me from using them for atleast a week.

Anyone else had this problem or just want to share in the joy that is perscription enemas
Posted 1/21/2015 11:19 AM (GMT 0)
That's not a problem I had...the first couple days of solid stool were a bit painful but then everything evened out.

Have you thought of trying fiber? psyllium husk like in Metamucil?
Posted 1/21/2015 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
one of the most discussed topics here, along with suppositories. most do not get this problem. you could try some slippery elm and fiber.
Posted 1/21/2015 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
did you use the search function ? cuz kinda like DB said, butt meds are talked about almost daily - we love talking about our butts and the things that go on down there turn
Posted 1/21/2015 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys, good to know that there are other threads I can look at and also that other people have had the same issues. I really feel close to remission so if i can just stick with the enemas I might get there. This issue is really blockimg my progress(no pun intended) my doc suggested 'normafibe' to losen things up? Anyone used this before?
Posted 1/21/2015 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I found it to be much less difficult than I had anticipated.

I suppose the only problem I have is that I feel a slight need to retain the fluids, even though I typically take them before bed. By the time I wake up, I need to void pretty much right away. It wasn't like that with suppositories.
Posted 1/21/2015 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
I used to run from enemas. I think they are the only thing that really helps me when I am in a flare and cannot get out of it with other meds.
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