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Enemas - new to me and can't seem to use it all

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brooke22
brooke22

I know this may sound gross but I've been given enemas 100ml, and I can only use just over half of that in the allocated time, does that make me worse off? Is this a problem?

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  • mzmcgee1231
    mzmcgee1231 brooke22

    Posted

    I use 60ml an sometimes is hard but i find that doing it slowly helps me....i been on them for 3 months now....gives me alot of gas....ugh...

    U said that u dont use the whole thing... but do u see any blood? If not then continue... but if u do then try again to use majority of it...good luck

  • chris91672
    chris91672 brooke22

    Posted

    Hi Brooke,

    Little at a time is the way to go with enemas, I had to lie on my left side, then administer the enema slowly till it was all gone, then roll onto my front and lie flat till it had settled, about 10 mins usually. I only ever used them when I was going to bed, it was impossible in the morning as as soon as I stood up I would lose the lot. Not pleasant.

     

    • brooke22
      brooke22 chris91672

      Posted

      It says to administrate then enema in 30-40 seconds which I can't do, does it matter if I take longer?
    • mzmcgee1231
      mzmcgee1231 brooke22

      Posted

      No it does not....it takes me longer than that....my doctor told me that long as its in there dont matter how long it takes...hope this helps
    • mzmcgee1231
      mzmcgee1231

      Posted

      Just make sure your ready for bed an u dont have to get up...not a pleasant feeling i m st add... lol
    • brooke22
      brooke22 mzmcgee1231

      Posted

      I usually do it an hour or so before bed and lay on the sofa as I can't sleep straight after haha
    • mzmcgee1231
      mzmcgee1231 brooke22

      Posted

      O lol....i do it when im sleepy... so i fall asleep right after 😂😂😂
  • rj69947
    rj69947 brooke22

    Posted

    not the best but if your partner or close friend can help? x
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