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Posted 2/16/2010 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys,

I have been on colifoam for 2 weeks and asacol foam enemas one in morning once at night.

I am having trouble retaining the Asacol foam for more than 20 minutes then exploding (sorry) in the toilet, i had problems with the asacol suppositories holding on to them i put it down to the need to go all the time.

Do you think i may not be able to tolerate asacol????

Posted 2/16/2010 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
      Possibly.  I use the Proctofoam in the evening and have no problems retaining it.  What I DO have problems with is the enema.  It just oozes right on out along with mucus and blood.  I also use the cort suppositories after my MANY morning BM's.
Posted 2/16/2010 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
Could be. I have tried Rowasa enemas and am currently on Colocort enemas, and although they're similar in consistency, I have a much easier time retaining the Colocort ones. 5ASA drugs just don't seem to help me.
Posted 7/15/2016 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
I know this is an old string, but quick question. You suggest to lay down after using the foam one? I'm going camping this weekend and want to know if I need to lay low for a bit after I put it in, or if I can just do it and go!!
Posted 7/15/2016 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
Doggiedo,

It depends on your experiences with rectal meds....I could never use any form of them in the am due to having my frequcny starting in the am, only at bedtime in order to keep it in long enough to help make some difference.

Good luck! ad enjoy your camping trip!
Posted 7/16/2016 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I didn't do it last night bc I forgot to take it with me to the bathroom. I'm nervous to start it while caking bc idk if it'll make me run to the bathroom, and I'm not exactly close to the restroom. Maybe I'll just wait until Sunday. I hear they really work well and make a difference quickly, so I'm eager to get this show on the road!
Posted 7/16/2016 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
Foams are supposed to be a whole lot easier to retain than liquid enemas. I've never tried one, so i cannot offer much advice.
Posted 7/17/2016 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
Doggiedo,
I have been on salofalk foam enemas for 2 months. I lie down to insert them and stay there for 30 minutes. When I started, being close to the loo was essential, not least for my peace of mind! I have gone from struggling to keep them in for 10 minutes (I think partly that's about practise) to holding them all night most nights now. They have been a godsend! Do not try to move for 30 mins - can be a disaster!

Also, worth sharing that occasionally it's quite painful when it goes in, even now I am down to 1 BM a day and no blood. At the beginning it was excruciating- a burning pain. But only the first four or so times, then it became painless most times. Wish I'd known that at the start!
Posted 7/17/2016 7:29 AM (GMT 0)

FoodiewithUC said...
Doggiedo,
I have been on salofalk foam enemas for 2 months. I lie down to insert them and stay there for 30 minutes. When I started, being close to the loo was essential, not least for my peace of mind! I have gone from struggling to keep them in for 10 minutes (I think partly that's about practise) to holding them all night most nights now. They have been a godsend! Do not try to move for 30 mins - can be a disaster!

Also, worth sharing that occasionally it's quite painful when it goes in, even now I am down to 1 BM a day and no blood. At the beginning it was excruciating- a burning pain. But only the first four or so times, then it became painless most times. Wish I'd known that at the start!

This is so useful! I have been on them for the past 3 days and my experience has been the same. I had to use all my willpower to hold them in for the first 10-15mins as there was a burning sensation which is getting less each day. Hopefully after a week it becomes much easier.
Posted 7/17/2016 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
So much easier! I did it laying down and then watched tv for a bit while laying down. Got up and went about my day. I'm still going strong without having the urge to go! Fingers crossed it is always this easy!
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