Hi incis,
When you said it (the pain) “started several hours after the enema” is after eating or before? If after how long after? What is your diet like? Etc.
It is difficult for me to figure out what is causing this pain without much more info. My suggestion is that you take probiotics or drink kefir to replenish the enzymes that could have been washed out from the large intestines.
Although saline solution enemas are considered very gentle to the intestines they can clean out some of “good bacteria”.
I normally take 3 enemas weekly every other week. Of the 3 enemas 2 are baking soda enemas and one is a soapsuds enema followed by a saltwater enema and all of them are 2 quarts or more. Some times after the soapsuds enemas I do get sensitivity in my large intestines but it passes within 24 hours especially if I take my probiotics. I do take an acidophilus retention enema every once in a while. (2 tablespoons of home made yogurt in 1 quart of water)
I don’t see why you should stop doing them for a longer period. I hope this info helps. If need more info pleas ask for more.
Propaul
Hi incis,
“I do not have difficulty passing stools after enema. Normal BM resumes in around 2 days after enema is done.”
“I do take acidophilus tablets before and after enemas, as well as natural kefir on regular basis.” II would avoid taking acidophilus tablets on an empty stomach”
“I do enemas in the morning on empty stomach. I normally start eating shortly after enema. Kefir, fruits first. Full meal in 2-3 hours.” /I would drink one to two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar diluted in water or juice before just before I started eating./
“The painful sensation starts several hours after the first food taken - maybe after 4 or 6. That's why I think it has to do something with food reaching the colon.”/You are probably correct. It could be a temporary lack of stomach acid. If the vinegar trick works then it is a confirmation.
I hope this helps.
Propaul