Problem holding usual amount

Recently I've had a problem that I wondered if anyone else has experianced. When taking an enema I can't hold anything like what I normaly do. At times if I get one quart in I've done good, my usual amount is about 3 qt. The cramping and pressure become so bad that I have to release, even if I'm using a balloon nozzel the water will push past.

Has any one else ever experianced this? When it happens I usually tray a couple of times and if it doesn't get better I just figure my body is telling me 'NOT TODAY' and give up for the day or at least a few hours.

You might have just been already wound up and unable to relax at that moment.

A natural function of the colon produces gas which causes bowel movement. Sometimes you may have enough to create difficulty receiving or retaining an enema. As you indicated, listen to your body and be patient.

Inflatable,

I've had that happen also, sometimes not being able to take the full amount. Like you, I may try a few times, and get what I can in, and then just consider the colon is "doing its thing". Some massage may or may not help. If not, try again later.

Dan

It's all about relaxing. Stop for awhile, change positions, breathe slowly and deeply, massage your tummy, adjust water temp, take a warm bath, take several small enemas and increase the volume slightly each time......

I'm sure many of us that take frequent enemas have experienced this from time-to-time and, at least for me, learning how to relax is key to a satisfying enema session.

I prefer to take multiple 2-qt enemas, as oppoesed to single 3 and 4 quart enemas. Based on this, it all depends what the solution is (and it's strength) as to how long I can retain it before expelling. A standard soap and salt solution is really no problem for 15 to 20 minutes, but a 1 qt M&M enema is only just a few minutes, at best. So, in answer to the question...."it all depends".