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Posted 8/4/2014 4:27 AM (GMT 0)
I used the enema my doctor prescribed and I didnt experience any pain or discomfort? I read many posts that talk about the first few minutes are uncomfortable to hold in etc. Nothing here? Anyone else use these with no discomfort?

Post Edited (Jean123!) : 8/3/2014 10:36:28 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/4/2014 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
If there is nothing left in the bottle and nothing on the floor, you did it right. Not everyone feels discomfort/urgency and for those who do, its not all the time. For me, if I have even the slightest bit of stool in my rectum I cant hold it at all, but if Im empty, I wouldnt even know I did an enema. Im sure it correlated with the degree of inflammation in the rectum.

Long story short: your ok : )
Posted 8/4/2014 6:38 AM (GMT 0)

Marauder93 said...
For me, if I have even the slightest bit of stool in my rectum I cant hold it at all, but if Im empty, I wouldnt even know I did an enema. Im sure it correlated with the degree of inflammation in the rectum.

Completely agree with this. I've only ever done the foam enemas but don't even feel them. Although this is completely different when the inflammation is bad or there's some stool inside the rectum.
Posted 8/4/2014 10:17 AM (GMT 0)
That's great it was so easy for you! You should count yourself lucky, for some it's the most painful and terrible experience.
Posted 8/4/2014 12:55 PM (GMT 0)
I only have cramping if I'm gassy. I've never had pain.
Posted 8/4/2014 12:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all. I didn't have much, if any, left in the bottle and didn't notice any spillage. I am so sorry for those who this is painful. I expected it to hurt so that's why I was confused.
Posted 8/4/2014 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
I think the worse you're flaring the worse it hurts. Reading this forum can scare you, as more often than not people will only post if they've had bad experiences. So good to hear of a positive one, and hope it makes you feel better soon.
Posted 8/4/2014 1:12 PM (GMT 0)

malaika said...
I think the worse you're flaring the worse it hurts. Reading this forum can scare you, as more often than not people will only post if they've had bad experiences. So good to hear of a positive one, and hope it makes you feel better soon.

Thank you!
Posted 8/4/2014 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you had a good experience! Mine have never hurt. Sometimes I feel crampy for a minute but it goes away once I lie down in bed.

Be warned: there may be times when it doesn't go as easily or you can't hold it for very long. This is normal and not something to worry about as long as you're getting the meds in there 90% of the time.

It's kind of like parallel parking. I'm a longtime city dweller so most days I can get my car into the tightest of spaces with no problem. I don't have to think about it. But once in a while, I just can't do it right! After a few tries, I accept that it's just not going to happen and move on. :)

So putting in rectal meds = parallel parking little grasshopper.
Posted 8/4/2014 1:38 PM (GMT 0)

kiptyn said...
Glad you had a good experience! Mine have never hurt. Sometimes I feel crampy for a minute but it goes away once I lie down in bed.

Be warned: there may be times when it doesn't go as easily or you can't hold it for very long. This is normal and not something to worry about as long as you're getting the meds in there 90% of the time.

It's kind of like parallel parking. I'm a longtime city dweller so most days I can get my car into the tightest of spaces with no problem. I don't have to think about it. But once in a while, I just can't do it right! After a few tries, I accept that it's just not going to happen and move on. :)

So putting in rectal meds = parallel parking little grasshopper.

turn

I have a question though. You said once you lie down in bed.... I used it while laying on my left side in bed and stayed there after. Should I not insert the meds lying down?
Posted 8/4/2014 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you. I happen to do rectal meds while standing up in the bathroom. Everyone is different and should do what works for them.

The bottom (heh, heh) line is if the bottle is close to empty and there's nothing on the floor or running down your leg, you've done it "right".
Posted 8/4/2014 2:47 PM (GMT 0)

kiptyn said...
Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you. I happen to do rectal meds while standing up in the bathroom. Everyone is different and should do what works for them.

The bottom (heh, heh) line is if the bottle is close to empty and there's nothing on the floor or running down your leg, you've done it "right".

Ok. That makes sense. Thanks again!
Posted 8/4/2014 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear your first experience went without a hitch. It varies for me, the amount cramping/nausea/need to expel it, depending on how much gas and how much I'm flaring (reactive my rectum is to extra weight in there).

Don't do it standing (unless it's a foam)...the extra weight could have you needing to expel it, and that's just a waste of money.

In the 25+ years, I've only had to expel 3 sometime during the night. Once because I just couldn't hold it after inserting (flaring very badly), and twice in the middle of the night because of gas while peeing.

If you lie quietly for a while after it's inserted...at least for half an hour, on your left side...especially if your UC is into the sigmoid.

Keep us posted how you're doing.

q
Posted 8/4/2014 5:36 PM (GMT 0)

quincy said...
Good to hear your first experience went without a hitch. It varies for me, the amount cramping/nausea/need to expel it, depending on how much gas and how much I'm flaring (reactive my rectum is to extra weight in there).

Don't do it standing (unless it's a foam)...the extra weight could have you needing to expel it, and that's just a waste of money.

In the 25+ years, I've only had to expel 3 sometime during the night. Once because I just couldn't hold it after inserting (flaring very badly), and twice in the middle of the night because of gas while peeing.

If you lie quietly for a while after it's inserted...at least for half an hour, on your left side...especially if your UC is into the sigmoid.

Keep us posted how you're doing.

q

Thank you and everyone for the help! This group is a blessing!
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