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Posted 2/5/2015 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Okay, I must have really weak hands or something. I started my enemas last night (I have the generic, Perrigo) and the hardest part of it was not the part I expected! I could NOT squeeze that bottle hard enough. It felt like nothing was coming out. I had to take several breaks, remove the bottle, let my hand rest and then try again with all my strength. I wanted to use two hands, but none of the positions I tried worked for that. Finally toward the end, the bottle started compressing. But man, that hurts! Does this get easier with time? I was having a good day yesterday, so I was able to retain it for 3 hours, but definitely not 8. My body keeps waking me up at midnight to go.

Also, on a side note, I know these things take time to work, but I'm having a worse day today than yesterday (before I started the enema). More BMs and a tiny bit of blood. Should I be concerned?
Posted 2/5/2015 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Use two hands. Lie on your left side with right leg bent to your chest and left leg straight. Your left hand goes between your legs from the front side and your right hand comes in between your legs from the back side. Grip the bottle with both hands and squeeze.
Posted 2/5/2015 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
That makes me think something was wrong with the bottle. I always found the Perrigo bottles to be almost too easy to squeeze - I'd handle them pretty carefully so I wouldn't accidentally squirt some out on the way to my bum.

Did you try to squeeze it at all before, um, inserting it? I'd always squeeze the air out of the top of the bottle first, because the air in the top can make it a lot harder to retain.
Posted 2/5/2015 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
I think Perrigo needs to remove their crappy lubricant that they put on the tip of the enema, there have been numerous threads about this.

Basically the lubricant clogs the nozzle or is solidified, try poking the nozzle with something like a paperclip or something clean, yes they take time to work be patient with them try to retain it for ~6 hours or more best position is sleeping on your belly after administering the enema unless its too painful then your left side.
Posted 2/5/2015 6:32 PM (GMT 0)

brucen36 said...
Use two hands. Lie on your left side with right leg bent to your chest and left leg straight. Your left hand goes between your legs from the front side and your right hand comes in between your legs from the back side. Grip the bottle with both hands and squeeze.

Ohhhh, from the front! How did I not think of that. I'll try it, thank you!
Posted 2/5/2015 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
I have never had a problem squeezing the bottle. I had a friend who posted here who could never get the enema to dispense because she was too inflamed.
Posted 2/5/2015 6:45 PM (GMT 0)

Dreadsteel said...
I think Perrigo needs to remove their crappy lubricant that they put on the tip of the enema, there have been numerous threads about this.

Basically the lubricant clogs the nozzle or is solidified, try poking the nozzle with something like a paperclip or something clean, yes they take time to work be patient with them try to retain it for ~6 hours or more best position is sleeping on your belly after administering the enema unless its too painful then your left side.

You know, that might just be the problem. I will definitely try to break that seal next time. Thanks!
Posted 2/5/2015 6:54 PM (GMT 0)

GloGirl504 said...

You know, that might just be the problem. I will definitely try to break that seal next time. Thanks!

You're welcome, i forgot to add if you wiped the lubricant clean use a water based lubricant like "k-y jelly" instead.

wish you all the best and a speedy remission!
Posted 2/5/2015 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
you should wash and fill and empty bottle with water. see how hard it is to squeeze it into the toilet or tub. some generics have clogged tips or not fully cut rubber under the cap.
Posted 2/5/2015 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
as Regis Philbin use to say "phone a friend" !

smhair
Posted 2/5/2015 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
I've had this happen from time to time. It's more the exception than the norm. You probably just got a bad one to start. Keep on squeezin' on.
Posted 2/5/2015 9:27 PM (GMT 0)

DBwithUC said...
you should wash and fill and empty bottle with water. see how hard it is to squeeze it into the toilet or tub. some generics have clogged tips or not fully cut rubber under the cap.

Oh okay, that's an idea. Thank you!
Posted 2/5/2015 9:32 PM (GMT 0)

jacket fan said...
I've had this happen from time to time. It's more the exception than the norm. You probably just got a bad one to start. Keep on squeezin' on.

Oh, that's good to know! I'm beginning to think that's all that was wrong.
Posted 2/5/2015 9:42 PM (GMT 0)

juststud said...
as Regis Philbin use to say "phone a friend" !

smhair

Hehehe... turn
Posted 2/5/2015 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Did you warm the bottle under warm water? if the contents got cold, they could probably get firmer and more difficult to squeeze. I also always squeeze the air out of the bottle before using it. That may be why I never had an issue with the bottle not working. You can tell if it's clogged. I don't like if the air goes in your bum, it makes you have gas and gas + enema is bad news. Good luck!
Posted 2/5/2015 9:52 PM (GMT 0)

notsosicklygirl said...
Did you warm the bottle under warm water? if the contents got cold, they could probably get firmer and more difficult to squeeze. I also always squeeze the air out of the bottle before using it. That may be why I never had an issue with the bottle not working. You can tell if it's clogged. I don't like if the air goes in your bum, it makes you have gas and gas + enema is bad news. Good luck!

I warmed it, but not under water. Didn't know you could do that! I did make sure to try to squeeze any excess air out, but since it was so clogged, nothing came out except for some of the medicine, very slowly. I have high hopes for tonight's round! Haha.
Posted 2/5/2015 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Or you can put the enema bottle in a pocket, or under an arm pit. Room temperature is most certainly best. Good luck,
Posted 2/6/2015 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Perrigo bottles or the lubricant. On the other hand, it is a pretty novel tip, smart Israelis.

What you thought in the beginning is same what I thought and I STILL have hard time pushing the bottle with one hand. Its been 4 years I am using those. But I would push as much as I can, with both hands and whatever is left in the bottle, leave it and collect those bottles. At the end of 6th day, collect all those used bottles, open the tips and collect the remainder suspension in one bottle and use it.

There is a 'lock' on the bottle of the tip, that prevents leakage of the suspension. You find it difficult to squeeze because your force needs to overcome that locking force to expel the suspension. This lock also prevents the suspension from returning in the bottle, should you loosen the grip during administration.

On the other hand, Walgreens sells different brand generic. They don't have such lock and its very easy to squeeze (and leak).
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