Re: Severe Cramping & Numbness in Extremities During Enema

Hi GammieGal, 6 to 8 enemas, if you are taking them one after another during the same day is not recommended and could be harmful to your health.

The most important thing is not to let yourself become constipated to the extent that such a drastic measure would even be considered.

I am a practitioner of colon hydrotherapy, working with a naturopathic physician, and in addition to giving colonics, not infrequently I am called upon to relieve fecal impactions of his patients. Many are elderly, others include children, pregnant women, and people in occupations where frequent travel and desk jobs contribute to severe constipation.

Relieving such conditions typically involve multiple enemas among other means, none of which are very pleasant.

When you have taken up to 10 enemas, is that during a single day or over a period of time? And are those the disposable Fleet type chemical solutions available in supermarkets and drug stores, or are you using an enema bag or bulb? If the latter, how much water do you use for each enema?

When I have a patient scheduled for impaction removal I request that the night before that they take one or two Fleet Mineral Oil Enema s and retain it for at least one hour to soften the impacted stool. These are small disposables and do not cause discomfort. If the patient can retain them overnight they work even better.

Generally for home use I don't recommend more than one or two enemas on any day unless you are severely constipated, and then no more than 3.

You may want to schedule a colonic and discuss your situation with the therapist who can evaluate the condition of your large intestine during your sesion and offer suggestions for a future course of action.

Best wishes,

Valerie