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Posted 12/3/2011 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
I have done rowasa (generic) in the past with no problem, but I have started back on it again because of issues.  Anyways I use it and not even 2 minutes later I have to expel some I cant even hold it in.  Anyone else have this problem?  Why is that happening?? its working like a real enema more than a medicated enema.   Is it worth continuing on? dont know if I am even holding any in.
Posted 12/3/2011 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
msm, if you're inflamed, it's hard to retain the enemas. I have noticed that enemas usually require a bit of discomfort but I am able to hold them in all night if I can relax and breathe deep for the first 5 minutes. After that time, I am fine. If I am flared up badly, I won't even try to use an enema because I can't retain them. Those times, I opt for suppositories. I have been in flares so bad that I couldn't retain a suppository. In those cases, I think steroid foam is easier to retain since it almost dissolves in the rectum.

I wouldn't give up on the rectals. It  may be some trial and error to find what works for you. if you're not able to retain Rowasa, you could try Canasa AM & PM.

Posted 12/3/2011 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
I used to be able to hold them in and did have that uncomfortable feeling, but now i can barely make it to the bathroom when I do it. I have to run.
Its just odd that i can barely hold it in anymore. I know their is inflammation down there and I think that is where its the worst and hemmrhoids on top of it.I just got a box delivered today of the the enemas. I just want something to work. its frustrating.
Posted 12/3/2011 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Are you flaring badly? If so, you may want to ask your GI if you can try some samples of Canasa or get a script for cortifoam. If you're not, you may want to try using the enemas right after a movement, when you feel like you're 'empty'. Did you squeeze the air out of the bottle before inserting the enema? I've noticed if I don't squeeze the air out of the bottle, I get gas and it makes them harder to retain.
Posted 12/3/2011 8:45 AM (GMT 0)
How long have you been on them nightly at this point?

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Posted 12/3/2011 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
THis round about a week.
Posted 12/3/2011 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
No I am not flaring horriblly, I dont have diahherea, just urgency and the stools are not always formed but sometimes are, sometimes blood sometimes not.
Posted 12/3/2011 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
I've had the same experience. It took a while, but it did get better. I took someone's advice to try starting off with 1/2 or 1/3 of the bottle. Once I was able to retain that I worked up to the entire bottle. I also agree if you can make it past those first 5 minutes or so, you might be able to get at least one to three hours. Hang in there.
Posted 12/3/2011 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hydrocortisone supps helped me. I do them in the day then enemas at night. For a few days i would do hydrocortisone in the am, canasa in the afternoon, rowasa generic at night. Im doing alot better because of all these rectal meds. I stopped the hydrocortisone supps yesterday, still feeling cool.
Posted 12/3/2011 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
You have a while to go yet on the Rowasa...a week will help with some symptoms, but urgency gone will let you know you're well on your way to "normalcy".

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