I don't take anything and try to do my bowel program every morning. My problem is when done with bowel program my stomach hurts and I just want to lay down. I have tried suppository and laxative but they hurt my stomach even more. I have flaccid bowel too. I really do drag my feet having to go, is it the bowel program that is causing my stomach pain? My SCI level is L2. Sorry. This is a long message:)
donnajr, suppositories are not normally effective with a flaccid bowel. You may need to use a combination of stool softener and laxitive but you need to be sure you are not taking too much of the wrong thing, it may not be suiting you.
What would you normally use as a laxitive?
Are you eating pretty much well balanced and exercising? This will impact on your bowels greatly.
I'm eating a well balanced meal but on the exercise not to good. I just got referred to a GI Dr, hopefully he can find out why my stomach ache is so often. I just met him last week but I'm not so sure about him. I told him about me having to do a bowel program because I can't poop out on my own. I caught him looking up on the internet to find out the meaning of L2. Then after that he wanted to do a rectal exam to see if I could push hard. I've not taken any laxatives, suppositories, stool softener, or enemas. My stool is soft it just that I thought maybe the stimulation could be upsetting my stomach. Just trying to figure out what works best for me. I just discovered this support group last night. Very fascinating group!
I don't take anything and try to do my bowel program every morning. My problem is when done with bowel program my stomach hurts and I just want to lay down. I have tried suppository and laxative but they hurt my stomach even more. I have flaccid bowel too. I really do drag my feet having to go, is it the bowel program that is causing my stomach pain? My SCI level is L2. Sorry. This is a long message:)
Make posts as long as you want donnajr, there's no limit
When you say your stomach hurts, do you get cramps? I've kinda noticed that sometimes too.
I believe it's a cramp or something like that. Here is an example most time I can't fart and when it's like that my stomach starts hurting until I do release gas. Then it turns out to be diarrhea almost every other day. When it gets that way I just want to stay home, really scared to have an accident out in public. The Dr will be doing a colonoscopy next week to see what is going on. He says after that he will try and help me figure out what works best for my bowel regime. He believes that I should not have to do bowel program just really bulk up on fiber. I can't imagine not doing BP cuz I'll be so backed up.
Post by Europedude on Apr 28, 2015 11:15:48 GMT -8
I noticed standing really helps move my bowels! I think for us lazy bastards that are sitting and laying all day, standing in standing frame or even orthosis (braces?) makes a difference. Not just exercising. I almost always go after breakfast, before that, immediately when I wake up I stand up for 5-10 minutes, or even longer, and it speeds everything up.
To be honest, most probably the best time to do a bowel routine would be after some exercise. Problem is for many completes is that they have nurses coming at certain times so this needs to be considered. Also transferring on and off beds etc and waiting until after exercise wouldnt be easy for someone on a busy schedule.
Certainly for some people it may be a possibility if all the logistics are working for them...but for those who stand, its an easier option already..to a degree
Definitely Knight, once you are more or less sitting/laying the whole time, this really slows down your metabolism. I have met guys that go every 3,4 or even 5 days! This is horrible, if you ask me once you get used to this slow regime... So yes, exercising and standing more often, for many reasons, one of them being bowel movement.
I've been using Senna x 2 most nights for about three years. Recently I've tried Bisacodyl suppositories too and had mixed response. Yesterday I used Microlax enema for first time which seems to have worked well. I'll reserve judgement until I've used a few more times to see how well they suit. Thing with me is I repeatedly try to explain to Clinicians that I tend to get an enhanced or false urge particularly re bowels and also re bladder. I'm unsure if this is because I really do need to go but my bowels typically sluggish or my signalling between brain and bowels/bladder is compromised? I'm not constipated and almost always stools are soft. They can be sloppy on repeat visits to toilet.
Hi, I thought I would try to reactivate this old thread. I have used enemas to manage my bowel incontinence for years. They are a simple and inexpensive procedure. I am an incomplete with upper motor neuron neurogenic bowel.
I have self-administered over 6,500 traditional or old-fashioned enemas from a hanging red rubber bag with a long hose. This has been very effective.
Many react adversely to the thought of an enema, but, as I like to say, "an empty colon cannot have a bowel accident." Having an enema in the privacy of your own residence, and at a time of your choosing, sure beats having a bowl accident in public in a social situation.
Of course, enemas are not for everyone and it is essential to check with your physician. The Peristeen system does require some agility and manual dexterity to insert the catheter and squeeze the rubber bulb to pump air or water. Otherwise a caregiver may be needed.
More recently I have begun using the Coloplast Peristeen Rectal Irrigation system. It also works very well. For those of us who have difficulty retaining the water from an enema, the Peristeen rectal catheter has in inflatable balloon that forms a seal at the anus to prevent the water from escaping.