Don't like Fleet Enemas

Simple, if you don't like Fleets, don't use them.

But I don't get how you were "overloaded" on one Fleet. They really only clear the rectum and sigmoid, not the entire colon. No doubt you were embarrassed when you dumped a load for the doc. Now you've got your red bag. and all should be well for future needs.

With my radiation burns and scarring, Fleets are very irritating to me and I never take them anymore. I always use 2 qts. of warm tap water to get the job done.

Once in a while, for a change of pace. But again, using a fleet is injecting unwanted chemicals. Plain water or water with a touch of salt or baking soda is much more natural and my preferred method.

I don't like fleet at all because of the chemicals in it, I would rather of the real thing nothing like 2 quarts of warm water.

I never got a Fleet type at home as a kid. I bought one when I was an adult just to see what it was like. I still much prefer the regular old enemas but I usually keep a Fleet type on hand for a change of pace. I did find one thing they are good for - If you have had one or more large volume enemas and you feel like it just will not all come out, a half of fleet works real good to sort of kick-start my gut to get things moving to empty out the retained water.

I don't like the phosphate in Fleets. They burn. Give me my bag any day!

My first and last encounter with a Fleet enema was in the hospital in my 20s when I was half awake and in pain. What I remember from that experience was not pleasant -- burning, terrible cramping, and not much relief. My mother told the nurse to give me prune juice, which she gave me growing up. That usually worked wonders!

I agree with Kid and Marsha. I just don't like the the varied reaction times of any of the "chemical" products, whether Fleet or Ex-Lax. A warm water enema is just a safe, cheap predicable resolution to the problem ----- AND, pleasurable!!

I'm not a big fan of Fleet type enemas.I have used them per doctors instructions prior to certain medical tests. Even though I own (and use) an assortment of other enema equipment, I guess I've always felt that the "cleaning out" that was necessary before the tests was just of the rectum plus a little of the lower colon and not the entire colon. Because the Fleets work with chemicals it does seem to do that particular job well with a very small amount and I'm not sure how much quantity /solution would be necessary to produce the same desired results. So not wanting to screw up the prep I just go along with the instructions to use a Fleet.If this makes me a wuss, so be it. LOL

Cramping burning and not much results just like some others have said here. I will still occasionally use one but give me the bag any day!!

I used a few times a long time ago. I find the solution to be too harsh and the nozzle to be one of the worst.

When I travel, I just bring a bulb and fill it when I need (mostly want) the enema.

I hate fleet enemas.

They burn and have actually make me bleed a little along with a mucousy discharge--and I've had a lot of stuff pumped up there over the years and nothing else ever made me bleed.

Ironically, the first enema I ever took when I was eight years old was with a fleets BOTTLE. I poured the fleets solution into a glass and used water for my enema, then washed the squeeze bottle and put back the original solution so no one would know. They didn't have tamper proof containers then. Had I used the actual fleets solution, I would never have liked enemas.

Susie, a Fleet made you bleed with mucous? That sounds like a chemical colitis. (Any of our Docs care to get in on this post?)

In the last 20-30 years, most kids only ever had Fleets, when it was absolutely necessary from their moms. No wonder the younger generation feels that "Enemas" are gross and a very bad experience.

Even before my radiation for colon cancer, I never took them. A qt. of warm tap water would always do a good job and was far more comfortable for relieving constipation; no burning and no long term urges.

Hospitals and nursing homes use them, because bag enemas are labor intensive and rarely needed. I'd like to see medical facilities go back to medium quantity tap water, saline, or even SSE's, but that's not going to happen with managed care.

Don't really LIKE them either. sometimes though they are the only feasible alternative.

In those situations, I live with them. Would not if I didn't feel like I had to/

The most important things

Take a bulb of water, then ASAP get the Fleet enema in. \

Ignore the 2-5 Minutes" on the label. it takes what it takes. hold it until you ant. And stay in position while retaining.

Be prepared for another trip to the toilet when you think it's all over.

I was given a fleet enema to be taken at home the night before my knee surgery. It was designed only to clear out the lower bowel. Personally, I found it a bit awkward and uncomfortable -- given the specific directions I was given, but much preferable to a regular enema that was not administered by a partner.

I have taken fleets on various occasions, usually because I was specifically instructed to do so. Once at an executive physical the instructions specifically said to take one, wait 2 minutes and expel, then take a second. Since I was at a clinic and they provided the enemas I did as instructed. I have also experimented a few times at home and used one at least once when traveling.

My objection to them is that they don't do much. They clean out the rectum itself but do not get a real bowel movement going. I suppose that is OK for the doctor who only wants a few inches of reasonable cleanliness but I find the results disappointing. I am not bothered by them at all. Maybe that is my problem -- for whatever reason I am not sensitive to the stimulants in them so they don't get any real movement going.

They also provide no pleasure so I would never bother to take one unless specifically instructed to or I was constipated and had no bag available.

I don't like Fleet Enemas. They irritate me. But, the empty bulb is useful. When I am in need of an enema away from home, I will buy a Fleet, the big one and dump out the liquid. I rinse out the bulb and fill with warm tap water. If needed, I refill as many times as needed. I toss away the bulb when finished.

I tried a few times when I was in a hurry. I was sick because very irritating. better one a month to two liters with water and chamomile.

Fleets end up leaving you feel raw and irritated. Much better to use the real thing....a nice bag enema with your favorite recipe!

I am not a fan of Fleet type enemas either. Like many others have said, they give me a sort of burning feeling, and sometimes a second delayed reaction. I much prefer my enemas with either a bulb or bag and various solutions depending on my mood and the reason for the enema.

There is one thing I have found a Fleet type good for: If I have had a good bag enema and feel that there is still a considerable amount retained that doesn't easily come out, a half of a Fleet sort of "kick-starts" things to bring the rest of the enema out.

I'm not a fan of Fleet's either, very irritating to me and a waste of money in my case. I enjoy warm, relaxing 2qt enemas. I suppose if you don't care for enemas and need to resolve some serious constipation issues quickly, they work for those people. To each their own though. I'll just stick with my bags and enjoy some pleasurable enemas and save money.

The "uncomfortable" feeling that a fleet gives is one of the reasons I give my sub a fleet. Why should he enjoy every anal clean out? Why should he have to take 2 quart (or more)? Just a bit of a squeeze and he's going to be running to the bathroom soon.

No I have not tried a fleet. If I tried everything I put up my sub ass, he'd never get anything up his. I am not an anal enjoyer.

I like to carry a Fleet Mineral Oil through the store with the pictures of the positions facing outward, it's a sort of a turn on.

Fleet are horrible for me

I use them fairly frequently and have been doing so most of my life. My first one was at age 6 and is what got me started. Going back over just the past 2 yrs, I probably use one every other week on average.

For me, they have their place. They provide a quick clean out when needed. There are many ways to clean yourself out before play and this is one I've used over the years.

I use one either by itself or add the contents to 2 to 3 qts of warm water in my bag. Either way, I've suffered very few ill effects from the formula. I think it helps to be well hydrated before use. In my experience, that tends to make them more effective.

Fleets are gross, and make more of a mess than you started with. I used to empty them and put in fresh water, but now for a rectal cleanse on the fly, I just use a Summers Eve douche.

Fleets tend to be harsh and many can not tolerate them, a better option is the old fashioned fountain bag either closed or open top.

Some years ago while on vacation, I bought a Fleet and did it ever ruin my day. My first Fleet was also my last.

I hate and detest fleets too @Tillie

I tried them a couple times with very poor results. Actually made things worse and even gave me cramps.