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12-17-2006, 10:21 PM

Has anyone used enemas to help with chornes?
Tomohio

mikeyarmo · 12-18-2006, 11:29 AM

Hello Tom,

I have used them in the past, but not on a regular basis. This was while the doctor still was not sure with what I had, but was trying to deal with my constipation problem. At first we started on lighter laxatives, but then we kept increasing what I was taking to stronger ones.

Anyways I would not recommend laxatives for common usage. They can affect the body's natural cycle and you may become dependant on them. Most packages even say do not use them for more than a week at a time. Anyways if you are desperate I think you can use them sparingly, but speak with you doctor to ensure that is ok.

You can also try more natural laxatives, like eating or drinking certain foods (like prunes... but make sure this is a safe food for you as it is not for some people). Also I was taking magnesium everyday (in powder form) and that was helping me go to the washroom more. Also try to drink a lot of water (2-3L of water a day min) and try to do some cardiovascular exercise (even if that means only walking).

12-18-2006, 01:50 PM

I have used enemas (cortenema) when having bleeding issues. They have worked great for me.

12-18-2006, 03:39 PM

Sorry, never used them.

Ruth

Diagnosed crohns March 2001
bowel resection and illeostomy June 2006

12-17-2006, 10:21 PM	#1
tomohio Guest Posts: n/a	question abot enemas and chornes Has anyone used enemas to help with chornes? Tomohio

12-18-2006, 11:29 AM	#2
mikeyarmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,182	Hello Tom, I have used them in the past, but not on a regular basis. This was while the doctor still was not sure with what I had, but was trying to deal with my constipation problem. At first we started on lighter laxatives, but then we kept increasing what I was taking to stronger ones. Anyways I would not recommend laxatives for common usage. They can affect the body's natural cycle and you may become dependant on them. Most packages even say do not use them for more than a week at a time. Anyways if you are desperate I think you can use them sparingly, but speak with you doctor to ensure that is ok. You can also try more natural laxatives, like eating or drinking certain foods (like prunes... but make sure this is a safe food for you as it is not for some people). Also I was taking magnesium everyday (in powder form) and that was helping me go to the washroom more. Also try to drink a lot of water (2-3L of water a day min) and try to do some cardiovascular exercise (even if that means only walking). __________________ Need some learning about your disease? Check out The Crohn's Forum Book Store for some great books about Inflammatory Bowel Disease. A portion of all purchases will raise money for the CCFC to help cure IBD, so get everyone you know to shop their today! Check out Powered by community to learn about 2 men and their quest to bike across Canada and raise money for the CCFC!

12-18-2006, 01:50 PM	#3
GoBucks26 Guest Posts: n/a	I have used enemas (cortenema) when having bleeding issues. They have worked great for me.

12-18-2006, 03:39 PM	#4
ruthymg Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry, never used them. Ruth Diagnosed crohns March 2001 bowel resection and illeostomy June 2006