Enema-induced cramping vs purging

I am looking for an enema soap to enhance the urge to expel rather than induce cramping which for me unfortunately isn't the same thing. I do get significant cramping when using most soaps (including castile soap) or glycerin but then my gut kinda locks up, and the evacuation is unsatisfactory, slow and with lots of straining and effort. I suspect my IBS has more than a little to do with it.

Has anybody tried alternative soapy solutions such as shower gels, shampoos, etc. which does a better job of purging rather than give cramping and if so, what have you found to give the most satisfying and complete purge?

I would try using about 4 to 8 ounces of glycerine per quart of water. Start with four, work you way up to eight. See how you do.

That should give a good expulsion. Glycerine never gave me cramps. It is just harder to hold.

I have found out from someone else that baby shampoo is a lot easier and doesn't cause the bad cramping that other soaps do. But the person who told me this soap really does a good clean out and is easy to retain for awhile.

I have used J&J baby Head to Toe Wash concentrate. It is very mild and you can use just a little to start with, then increase your concentration.

My wife has bad IBS and cannot stand any soap of any kind. She has tried soap several times and always looses control of the flowing enema and it sprays out of her. She can only take tap water. Baking soda will not come back out for her.

I appreciate moderator Susan's suggestion. I hadn't thought of using glycerin, but it makes sense.

Jim I also just use plain tap water because soap really irritates me. But I feel if I don't anything I don't get the cleaning out I want. so I have tried using a little ivory just a little I still cramp up but its not as bad. I also like to use baking soda which makes it a lot more comfortable for me. I might try what you use. Do you think it will irritate my IBS?

Flburst58, If you have IBS, I would not be doing thing to irritate it further. That includes using soaps. You've already got a cranky bowel, why make it crankier?

I agree with Susie. If you want something you can't hold, give glycerin a try. Look for glycerine USP, it is a quality assurance.

What do you mean by "VS?"

Sounds like you need to spend some time with a dictionary and maybe a thesaurus!!

There IS a difference between purging and simply emptying the lower bowel.

Purging is much more thorough, and is fairly quick!

While cramping is necessary for a really effective enema, when you take it up a level to purging, there is no avoiding fairly strong cramping! It's part of the process.

Soooo there is no "contest" between purging and cramping. VS Abbreviation of "Versus" suggests a contest!. Which doesn't exist in this case. Cramping is an effect of purging. If you want to say it's a "side effect" some of us, including myself would differ in our thoughts, butr others may feel that way.

I see cramping as a necessary evil in any enema, and repeated strong cramping as just part of what happens when you elevate it to a purge.

When I DO purge, I accept considerable cramping as part of the process.

Like your post Lisa. Agree

One more vote for glycerine from me, Although I have never used a very large amount when I have used it it was cramp free but super urgent and seemed never ending, by that I mean do not stray far from the bathroom.