Enema release

Recently, I have experienced the need to release more enema solution hours after the initial experience. This can sometimes be very unpleasant if one is caught in traffic and no possible 'escape' for several minutes. How can the expulsion of most, if not all, of the solution be accomplished at one setting? Are there solutions which will ensure most of the contents will be expelled during the first evacuation? What can one do to prevent the need to evacuate hours after admission of the original solution.

Thanks for your responses.

DO NOT use any hygroscopic solutions. They will draw water into the colon for quite a while after you expel the original enema.

That means no glycerine, no salt of any kind.

Use plain water.

You CAN use hygroscopic solutions, just watch your hydration and electrolytes. Best to have someone else who is familiar with your enemas check on you every 30 minutes. Whatever you do, however, don't stray too far from the toilet for the first 2-4 hours, depending what hygroscopic solution you used and how strong!

Joymkr:

You NEVER quite get it all in the first expulsion. That is why the second enema of a series is often the hardest one to retain. I always hang around within easy running distance of the toilet for at least two hours after an enema. Never had an enema of any kind where I didn't have a late watery expulsion, after it felt like everything was out!!

LisaK said

You CAN use hygroscopic solutions, just watch your hydration and electrolytes. Best to have someone else who is familiar with your enemas check on you every 30 minutes. Whatever you do, however, don't stray too far from the toilet for the first 2-4 hours, depending what hygroscopic solution you used and how strong!

THAT'S THE PROBLEM HE'S HAVING.

He wants to get rid of the solution and then be able to leave the house without having to worry about needing a toilet. He did NOT say he was interested in a clear return.

DO NOT use hygroscopic or salt solutions.

Use plain water.

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LisaK said

You NEVER quite get it all in the first expulsion. That is why the second enema of a series is often the hardest one to retain. I always hang around within easy running distance of the toilet for at least two hours after an enema. Never had an enema of any kind where I didn't have a late watery expulsion, after it felt like everything was out!!

You definitely can expel all the enema solution in a short time period He wants to be able to leave the house and you are telling him he needs to stay close to a toilet, which is what he said he wants to avoid.

I find that using plain tap water - if I don't manage to completely expel, it's no problem. Whatever small amount of water that is trapped is quickly absorbed.

Using salts usually has the opposite affect - my colon draws water in from my body and results in a visit to the toilet at some point.

I agree with Doug. I have been a tap water user for many years and I rarely have a problem with needing to expel after my enema sessions. If I ever do have a delayed expulsion, it usually comes in 30 minutes or less of my last enema. I have noticed the need to urinate afterwards and that is likely from the absorption of water in the colon but that has never really been a problem for me just more of an observation.

One good tip is walk around and be on your feet after your last enema. Combing gravity and physical movement seems to get the last bit down to my rectum and out the door.

There definitely is a clear consensus: DON'T use hygroscopic solutions!

They will bring you back to the toilet, often for hours.

Use plain water if you want to expel and be done.

Thanks to you all for you suggestions on how to be able to expel most of the enema solution on the first try. It appears that just plain warm water may be the "solution".

Now, on the other side of this slippery slope......what type of solutions will cause 'emergency runs' much after the first expulsion; these are fun when one can be at home for an extended period of time and wants the strong urge to expel to occur many times.

Be Well you all!

Thanks to you all for you suggestions on how to be able to expel most of the enema solution on the first try. It appears that just plain warm water may be the "solution".

Now, on the other side of this slippery slope......what type of solutions will cause 'emergency runs' much after the first expulsion; these are fun when one can be at home for an extended period of time and wants the strong urge to expel to occur many times.

Be Well you all!

Emergency runs will be caused by those hygroscopic solutions we told you not to use before when you wanted to expel and be done..

Hypertonic salt solutions--table salt or baking soda, epsom salts, PEG solutions like Miralax in high concentrations will bring you back to the toilet a number of times after you have expelled the enema solution because they will draw water int the colon for several hours depending on how strong a solution you use.

Be careful not to mess your car!

I never take enemas when I don't have the proper amount of time to expel all of the enema and remains!

I was surprised to hear that baking soda was hygroscopic. Could someone else please confirm or prove otherwise somehow? This is important, as I always thought I had to put both salt and soda into the solution. OK?

Baking soda is not actually hygroscopic, but it does draw water into the colon by creating osmotic pressure gradients across the colon wall.

Many polymers also act by creating osmotic gradients across the colon wall.

Izard, There is no need to add both salt and baking soda to an enema. Each chemical, on it's own has unique uses. NaCL can be isotonic, just like bodily fluids, which prevents absorption of fluids across the bowel wall. NaHCO3 is a gentle solution that some say, soothes the bowel wall, if used in the proper amount. I use NaHCO3 if I get a harsh bout of the "runs". For saline enemas, use one TEASPOON of NaCl per quart; for NaHCO3 enemas, use ONE TABLESPOON per quart.

OK, very good, Thank you. Then what are your opinions to Epsom salt for a happy enema solution, please.

I always take 4 quart enemas with peppermint castile soap and some Epsom salts added!!!