Has anyone done enemas in order to to get better sleep? My husband continues to wake up every two hours every night.
He cannot empty his pouch well enough due to a kink.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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I have used enemas for years to help wash out my j pouch. What works for me is to remove the little check valve flapper from the top, and dump the saline solution out.The saline water kinda stings. Refill with warm tap water. I reuse the bottle over and over, making sure it's clean each time. When the plastic cracks, and the bottle starts leaking, it's time for a new bottle. I even keep a bottle wrapped in a non transparent bag at work for treating sudden irritation, when it happens. That way I don't have to walk around for hours waiting for it to resolve. Always use ointment afterward.
you are not kidding about the stinging..one night i thought i would try using it try to empty out it was a disaster..soon as i put it in it was stinging like crazy and before i was done i had to evacuate..messy situation..