Rowasa enemas

I was recently put on the enemas and take one nightly. It definately isn't enjoyable, but the suppositories alone weren't cutting it for me. I really didn't do much to help myself until this past year and no matter how much it stinks to do or makes you feel pitiful, if it can make you feel better it's well worth it and you won't mind doing it. Also, from alot of the other posts and meds people are on that i have read here, it seems like there's quite a few people that take enemas nightly.

I know what you mean. I refused Rowasa for 9 months, because I was nervous about it and didn't like the thought of it. It freaked me out. Then, I got desperate enough to try them. They're not that bad. It's a small amount of fluid and it is possible to retain them at least for a short amount of time. I used them for a week (even though the GI told me to do 2 weeks). It helped! (I'm not better, but it definately helped.)

You see, the problem with oral meds is that they may not disintigrate in the correct spot and the suppositories only effect the rectum. The enemas can go all the way through the rectum and get to the trouble spots.

My new, awesome GI told me that even if you put it in for a short time, there will still be some benefit.

It's hard, but try to get over your hesitations.

no, one a day for the enemas are not bad. You should do them nightly, then as you progress and if your Doc thinks it's ok, you can go to every other night, then spread it out more eventually. They really help alot. They're really not that big of a deal. Just do it when you are going to bed for the night. It may be hard to retain in the beginning, butt..........you will get better at retaining them.  Good Luck

missing meals is a definate no-no for me.  My stomach gets really "talkative".  Rumbly and uncomfortable.  As for the enemas.....Can you ask for the cortifoam, it is much smaller, totally helped me and way easier to take.  I am not sure why you are going to Afgan.  but the enemas are very bulky to travel with, the cortifoam would be much easier.  With that said, if your inflammation is not restricted to your rectum, the cortifoam will not do as much good as the enemas.  I take 2 enemas (rowasa) nightly.  At the same time.  Once you get used to it, it is not a big deal.  Worst part is the gas I have the next morning.  Good Luck with both your trip and your UC.  I hope you find something that works for you and that you are comfortable with.

I'm curious how you could be deployed to go to Afghanistan with a bowel disease? Do "they" know you have it?

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Oh my, I would think this would disqualify you from active duty entirely. Here is another example of people not understanding what you have to go through. That sucks, and I wish you the best of luck with everything. Stay safe and God bless you.