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Posted 11/9/2013 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
The last two times I've attempted to use my pentasa enema I couldn't hold it. I am currently symptom free, and have maintained that with pentasa for about four years. If for whatever reason I can no longer use pentasa what would be an alternate besides cortisone. I don't get any other symptoms other than not holding it.
Posted 11/9/2013 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
Canasa?
Posted 11/9/2013 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
I've never understood how they all have the same active ingredient, yet you can't tolerate them all. I'm not sure why or if I'd administered it differently but advise would be good to take to dr if needed.. I had a episode of D.. First ever while having proctitis, I knew it was what I'd eaten but Drs wanted to start me on pred. Thank goodness I went with my gut and was fine as soon as whatever I ate escaped, so an alternative option to suggest would be good.
Posted 11/9/2013 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
I should mention I've used a suppository tonight, same dose. No issue so far
Posted 11/9/2013 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
You can try squeezing the air out of the bottle before inserting. Also warming it up a bit can help.
Posted 11/9/2013 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
I agree that Canasa is probably your best bet. Is that the suppository you used? How did it go? I find that they are easy to retain, of course, while flaring anything could be difficult to retain but since you're in remission, you should be well with Canasa. I've had a hard time retaining enemas even when I am in remission. It's always the first minute that is tough.
Posted 11/9/2013 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
It depends on how high your inflammation goes. The Canasa might not cover it all and you'll be in a worse situation.

You could try using half the enema...it's a lot more liquid than the Rowasa ....but you'll be getting less medication.

or...

Try alternating with the enema and suppository every second day.
q
Posted 11/9/2013 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
That's what I've been doing Quincy, using enema two nights and supp one, I've been using enemas for five months now. It's always given me a pain in the belly for about five minutes. Unless I drink atleast two liters of water a day I get constipated. My diet it low in fibre. So it might have been because I was constipated. It followed by ten pebbles so maybe that's why. I used a supp last night, same dose. No problems
Posted 11/10/2013 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
Makes sense of the discomfort since it's 100ml put into the lower colon.

The pebble stools is also a symptom of rectal inflammation...maybe do the enemas nightly and the supps daily?

You could increase the honey which is also somewhat of a laxative...

q
Posted 11/11/2013 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Thankyou Quincy, your always there for advice :) if I adjust my diet I can get rid of constipation but can't always eat what's good for me because of reflux.. I just sift through what doesn't cause heartburn
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