Pentasa Suppositories

How long do you need to keep a pentasa suppository in? My prescription says to do it at night, obviously meaning to make sure it stays in whilst you sleep. But, after using the suppositories for the first time in the past couple days (I was prescribed them in September when my flare up was at it's worst but unfortunately didn't help due to my toilet habits at night but read on Healing Well that suppositories really help them so decided to give it another shot), I've not managed to keep it in for longer than an hour, is that normal? It's definitely helping already. There's a lot less blood, the toilet water is clear again, I'm less bloated in the morning/night (in fact tonight, I haven't been bloated :D).

I'd preferably like to be able to hold it in all night but after 45 mins my stomach begins to rumble. I can hold it in at first but the waves of tummy rumblings get closer and by 60 mins I need to run to the loo (basically just for a long fart).

iPoop said...
Yes, even short periods of time are helpful when using suppositories or enemas. The medications are anti-inflammatory, and it is the inflammation that makes it hard to retain. Over time, the medicine reduces inflammation and the suppository becomes easier to retain. Keep at it and it'll get easier in time. Taking them at a time where your bowels are expected to be empty helps. Flatulence and suppositories can be an issue. Unfortunately you have to deal with it. If certain foods make you gassy then try to avoid them.

How long roughly over time? I've used 6 so far..the past 2/3 days I've not even made half an hour. But before that I managed 5 hours and before that, 1 hour. There isn't any consistency in how long I can keep it in. Would doing it earlier in the day be better as night time clearly isn't helpful? This is when Im most bloated.

Also, if I don't keep it in for more than half an hour, should I try again?

Try it after your last poop, if there is any consistency or pattern within your bm routine. Even if you expel the suppository after an hour, some of the meslamine remains. How long until you can retain it all night? Now that's the million dollar question. It depends on how badly inflamed your rectum is, and how quickly it heals.

Sure try another time of day, perhaps that'll help... only one way to find out.

Awesome news, congrats.