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Posted 12/26/2012 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Using cortenemas for the first time. I find that if I'm able to retain it for more than a few hours, it kind of... Disappears? I did one early this morning, about five hours ago, and haven't had a bowel movement so I decided to try and "push out" some of the liquid before I left the house rather than chance retaining it while out and about, but only a few drops came out. Normal? Does it just absorb really well? I'm used to Rowasa which still emptied out plenty even after retaining all night.

Thanks!
Posted 12/26/2012 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, if I remember correctly, the cortenemas get absorbed or something.
I used them before bed for a short time and usually retained them.
Problem was I got headaches in the am which scared me.

Going back to mesalamine enemas after several years to (hopefully) get rid of last bit of inflammation. Never thought I would look forward to receiving them. :-)
Posted 12/26/2012 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
They get absorbed for me too. Depends though. Sometimes I had some left over.
Posted 12/26/2012 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
I've had Rowasa not come out the next day at all because I skipped a day.
Posted 12/26/2012 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
LOL sherbear... I've been known to forget if I took a pill or not but I'm quite sure I used an enema this morning :)

Glad to hear others have had "total absorption", no longer worried
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