Have you ever told a doctor that you take enemas?

Have you ever told a doctor that you take enemas, and if yes, what was the doctor's response? (If multiple doctors, check responses for each that apply.)

YES. My GYN is a female and I told her I enjoy enemas. She asked how often and I said I average 2-3 per month. She said that was not a problem and told me she also

gave herself enemas at times.

I told the Dr because I need a perscrption to get Foley cas in calif we agreed on fr.30 size He just said use comm since and that was about it

No, never.

I haven't yet, but next time I think I will, express how I do use enemas for relief.

I agree with Marvin...I told my doctor because I am on some meds and wanted him to know that I also took enemas to stay healthy. He said no more than once a week is fine. Though some weeks I do more, but shhh 😃 He said they were ok but you don't want to get your body addicted to them. I left very happy that I was open about my enemas for once...and suprised that my doc was ok with them. I've read a lot on the internet that docs aren't into them anymore...funny since they all used to prescribe them years ago!!

And yes, I was SO nervous when I told him..even sweating a lot...but glad I did get it out in the open.

Yes I did, though it was on conversation topic regarding constipation, and the Doctor was positive about them, but he did warn of using them too often.

No in general, yes with proctologist who complemented my muscle tone

Yes, I have told my gastrointerologist that I take the occasional enema. He informed me that he would not recommend taking them. He did not however tell me why.

Yes. He asked how many and I said a couple a week (I also exceed that most weeks) and he wanted to know why. I said I just enjoy the feeling. He said it was OK and said he took an enema about once a month to keep things in line. The next visit I asked about colonics, as I am 70 and wanted to experience at least one. He gave me the name of a Dr and suggested one every 3 months. I tried a couple and then they closed down. That was enough.

Jagson

I'm think most doctors don't know much about enemas. The medical profession has all but eliminated them from their practice, so their hands-on expertise is likely quite limited. From what I've read here, I am sure many members know more about enemas than most doctors. In fact, if needed, I would probably confide more on advise about enemas from some people on this site than from my GP.

A couple of years ago I had some heart problems and was told to watch my sodium (salt) intake. I admitted to my cardiologist that I sometimes used a "Fleet" particularly during and after traveling to get my system back to normal. He told me NOT to use Fleet's, but that an "occasional" enema with a bag of plain water or a mild soap solution would be a better choice for me.

So, while he knows that I do use enemas, I didn't admit that I sometimes use an enema just for fun. So, so much for "full disclosure".

I would tell if I find one that have the same fetish and would understand

I was having painful bowel movements (large and hard) and had noticed some bleeding. Made an appointment with the Nurse Practionier at my family doctor's office. She said that I was constipated. Unbelieveable! I thought that going once a day was good enough and did not indicate constipation. Not so! Anyway, she recommended more water and fiber and some stool softeners and laxatives. I asked her about enemas instead of the laxatives. She replied that they would certainly work faster. I said then that's what I would do.

Yes she was not too pleased but the fiber and laxatives she had me using wernt working so i told her i was trying enemas and that they work alot better for my chronic constipation now she is thinking i may have a pelvic floor issue

I have a new doctor in his mid-late 50s, and thus old enough to have grown up in the enema golden age. I haven't mentioned the e-word to him yet but maybe could broach the subject by making casual note of mom's favorite remedy as a child. Anyone do this?

Yes I have told him in the past.

I have not commented how often but I have told him I have resort to enemas in the past.

His only comment has ever been its a better alternative in my case than laxatives.

I told my OB/GYN that I took a couple enemas each month. She was OK with that except didn't want me doing them while I was pregnant. Instead she told me to change my diet to bran and prune juice and if I was mildly constipated Metamucil was OK, but no other laxatives. I missed the occasional enemas and look forward to resuming.

No, never.

No I havent told him. But that raises the question "why would I"

Its something I do for health and pleasure.

I've been enjoying enemas for over 35 years and I hope to enjoy enemas for another 35 years.

I have told my doctor that I took an enema or two. It was during my bout with my colon issues.

I actually told multiple doctors and a few NP's, and a few PA's, and a few nurses. With the pain and condition I was in and the fact that I had tried everything to try and fix the situation, I had to be honest with each and every one of them.

Now I don't do them on a regular basis mind you, and all of the above mentioned people knew that too, but I didn't want them to try something I had already tried that didn't work.

And I will say that none of them laughed, snickered, or even smiled when I mentioned it. All of them were very professional about it and actually seem a little impressed that I had taken a few without having to be talked into it, or having it as a doctors order. And after I had mentioned it to these people, all of them asked the appropriate questions concerning the enema results and how I felt after etc. It was all good.

You do what ya gotta I guess when you don't have much choice in the matter, lol.

Mashie