Enemas instead of regular bowel movements

Any one here ever use a enema or suppositories as a method of going instead of naturally going to the bathroom, i did for almost 6month i took daily 4qt enemas i found it better then going on my own i new when and where i would go and go off on it to. anybody else do this

I found my "natural" digestive cycle to be irregular and the need to go would always crop up at inconvenient times and places. In my college days I began to use small enemas to empty my colon before going off to class. The convenience of being able to pick when and where I would eliminate was a blessing. In my career as a pilot I have continued to enjoy the absence of surprise urges, and to this day I empty my colon at least three times a day with little tapwater enemas.

That is all a strictly personal hygiene practice, and has nothing to do with my intense enjoyment of enema play, both solo and with my hubby.

Hugs,

Diane

I normally take enemas frequently enough that I don't have regular bowel movements. Now if there some time between enemas I will have bowel movements. I don't think this causes any problems, however.

Bill

You want enemas to be "in addition to" when it gets to be "instead of" you have to have that investigated.

In admitting the regular bowel movement I will have to go to the bathroom several times a day, this to unforeseen times. In contrast to this, after having taken a high enema early in the morning I will go to the bathroom once a day.

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any one here ever use a enema or suppositories as a method of going instead of naturally going to the bathroom, i did for almost 6month i took daily 4qt enemas i found it better then going on my own i new when and where i would go and go off on it to. anybody else do this

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Way back when I was in my early twenties I used enemas almost exclusively for at least a year. Only needed to take one every other day, if I recall correctly. Not sure if I could hold off for three days - I liked the idea of being constipated and needing an enema, so during this time I completely avoided going naturally. For the most part I would become constipated if I didn't use the bag. Being so backed up, I would have to start out first with a small soapy enema, then at least two full bag enemas. Looking back on it now, I would not recommend this to anyone.

I suffer from chronic constipation. I always have to take something to "go" - typically every four or five days. Often times it is an enema, but sometimes a Ducolax suppository is more convenient. I also take oral Dulcolax to really clean me out, but I only do that when I don't have to work the next day. This morning, I was really backed up and was going to do a warm, two quart soapsuds enema. I ran out of time and opted for a quick Fleet. The whole process only took about seven minutes. Of course, it doesn't provide the same cleanout that a two quart bag of soapsuds would.

I do like the certainty that an enema provides. You know exactly when it will work, what the results will be like, and where you will be. That is definitely not the case with oral Dulcolax.

I dislike the uncertainty of the timing of my bowel movements; TP doesn't clean well. Using an enema, I'm at home and can clean myself well (skin) after using the commode.

@ eboyhou:

Your write: " I also take oral Dulcolax to really clean me out,..." This is a mistake for in taking oral Dulcolax you will be able to cleanse the colon and nothing else. In the case that you desire to cleanse the bowels totally it is the "Castor Oil time" in swallowing a good dose of this liquid, this early in the morning, not having breakfasted.

Been taking enemas three times a week for the past 10 years + and as a child I would get daily enemas for years.

Since I love getting enemas these e messages about taking enemas "instead of" normal bowel fuction are somewhat exciting. All those great enemas and the great feeling of evacuation. Almost daily. And a few great orgasms too.

BUT it is a big mistake. Maybe not now but your future will be bleak.. You will ruin your sytem and be completely unable to evacuate normally. You may become too old or fragile or weak to take enemas on your own. You may not have a partner. Will you be embarrassed to tell a doctor why you can't go potty? Will you be in a nursing home begging everyone who passes by; "please give me an enema" ? But you are old and now and no one will want to look at your scrawny ass. You will do this daily for the rest of your life. Then you will die and be cremated and they will put your ashes in a red rubber bag. Better keep the enemas down to week if you can, twice a week at most.

My grandmother took daily small enemas for over 50 yrs. When she was near 80 yrs. old, she had to have gall bladder surgery. The hospital nurses realized she couldn't have normal B.M.'s. They weaned her off enemas within a week and normal B.M.'s were happening before she was discharged. She went back home and resumed her daily enemas immediately--what did you think she'd do?

I use a higgenson pump almost every morning, for a few squirts from the bathroom sink. It doesn't seem to have any effect on regular bowel movements if I stop the enemas. Some days, it's maybe 4-5 squeezes of the bulbs, other days 15-20. Whatever feels good, and I have the time for. When I have more time available, such as today, I used the 2 quart bag. Those I enjoy, but they take a little more time to get set up.

As long as enemas feel good, I'll keep doing them.

A good two to three quarts in the morning and I am good for the day. No suprises 😃

RWHildebra - while you're right about the potential for humiliation, I think you're overstating the dangers of physical dependency. Apart from the fact that enemas are less side-effecting anyway because of how they work -

According to Dr U Shmueli's book on IBS, all the established medical advice about the addictive properties of laxatives etc is wrong. Because the research was based not on people who used them the way you describe (like that grandma in the other message) - but on people who had taken massive overdoses and died!

As to becoming dependent upon enemas - as I mentioned, for at least a year I only used enemas. When I stopped doing this, I was actually surprised that it was like I had never started, in that I was completely regular. Maybe I'm an exception...

I don't believe that a normal healthy person who does not have cronic constipation can ever become dependent upon enemas. The medical profession wants us to believe that dependency will result because they can't make a lot of money from enemas.

I don't believe that a normal healthy person who does not have cronic constipation can ever become dependent upon enemas. The medical profession wants us to believe that dependency will result because they can't make a lot of money from enemas.

Exactly bagman!

I was really surprise that after at least a year of nothing but enemas as my means of producing - the next day after stopping I was normal as if it never took place...

I've done four quart enemas daily since my 20's and I'm 74 now. The only time I stopped long enough to check to see if regular BM's came back was over 20 years ago! Though a bit uncomfortable for a few days things resumed and were OK. I'm not anticipating doing that test again, though I expect things would still get back to normal.

I enjoy the freedom a daily morning enema gives. No surprises during the day, no gas or discomfort.

I'm fairly certain that some day people will take daily enemas. Even if they are addictive who cares. Its not like its illegal, or hard to obtain, or expensive. The only problem I see is as noted by RWHildebra. Not being able to maintain yourself when you get older. By then hopefully society will except this practice.

My system is slow! If I don't take an enema, I will have a bowel movement about once in three days - and it is constipated. OK, it works, but it's constipated. So I started on psyllium husk orally (it has other uses - joyous grin) once a day. I still go every three days if I don't take enemas, but quite normal stools result. If I take an enema every week, I never need to have a natural bowel movement, which is very convenient. It has to be a high enema, though; one that empties colon right to the caecum. As others have posted, it means I control the potty breaks consciously instead of having my body do the job involuntarily.

If I stop the enemas, I have a bowel movement about the eighth or ninth day after the last enema and thereafter am re-established in regular bowel movements. Clearly, I have a high capacity colon! I've been taking enemas most of my life, and for most of it they have been regular and designed to let me be in control. I'm 74 now, so If I'm going to become dependent on the enemas for my bowel function, all I can report is that it hasn't happened yet. And I'm happy!

Johnny

I take three to four 2 quart enemas a week. When I stop, such as when I'm traveling, everything goes back to normal. So I say keep on taking them them

Using enemas to relieve chronic constipation has made me rely on them to move my bowels. Every two days now I take an enema and if I wait up to four days there is still no urge to evacuate.

I take at least one enema every day and really enjoy the feeling. I have been doing this for the past 50 plus years and am in excellent health. I attribute this solely to my enema routine.

Well folk...I just completed yesterday a Barium Enema. Since I can't take and/or tolerate GoLyte (Sp??) bowel prep I had to start Sunday with liquid diet. I was given an enema regimine in the morning and then early evening. Monday was still liquid diet and three regimines. (By the way, a "regimine" consists of two 2-qt sse's followed by two salt&soda rinse with 20 inch rectal catheter)

Tuesday morning the same and then at noon 8oz Citrate of Mag (no results) and late afternoon another set of enemas. --at this point I was still showing lots of dark brown water with some fecal matter. I was beginning to worry about proper prep. Early Wednesday morning two salt & soda enemas....water turning lighter but still colored. My exam was scheduled for 10:20 am.

Exam went well even though the Dr decided to go with "double-contrast" Barium instead of 'normal' (whatever that all means??) I did get to see what I wanted.

Any comments from our "on duty" nurses would be most appreciated.

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