how long do you retain enema/suppository

Againstodds

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Posted 6/8/2011 12:04 PM (GMT 0)

My doctors tell me that the longer the emema retained, the better. I often can retain at least 8 hours (10PM - 8AM). I wonder if extra hours make a difference as the 'effective element' of enema may have been absorbed completely. Anyone knows what percentage of the 'effective element' is not absorbed after 8 hours? Thanks.

quincy

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Posted 6/8/2011 6:40 PM (GMT 0)

I put it in around 1ish. I sometimes don't go to bed before 3 or 4. whatever time I get up varies and I expel it whenever my bm arrives.

I have never relied on time, just the fact that I retain it.

No, I don't think it matters how long...and 8 hours doesn't need to be the magic time.

My opinion based on the 22+ years experience of using them. I'm not "anal" about such timing. Just to use them on whatever nights, nightly if I'm flaring, etc.

You're doing stellar in retaining them from my perspective. I don't think it can get any better.

q

notsosicklygirl

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Posted 6/8/2011 11:32 PM (GMT 0)

I try to retain them all night if I can. If I use something in the morning, I may get through the whole day or I may only make it until the afternoon. Either way, I think they are helpful. It sounds to me like you're doing as good a job as anyone.

InSoFla

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Posted 6/9/2011 12:48 PM (GMT 0)

Againstodds,

My doctors tell me that the longer the emema retained, the better. I often can retain at least 8 hours (10PM - 8AM).

Thats' pretty impressive: retaining an enema 8 hours! You must have super strength sphincter muscles - lol.

Back when I was using enemas, which didn't work, my best retention time was 15 minutes, and then I would feel like I would explode.

With the suppositories, my retention time is about 8-10 hours.

I think you're doing great.

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