1 To 1 ½ quarts of plain water or baking soda solution is insufficient for a cleansing enema. As an example I take at least two 2 to 21/2 quarts of soapsuds enemas followed by either a 2 quarts plain water or saline solution enema. Then I take either a one quart coffee retention enema or take two 2 cup coffee enemas. My retention time is either 20 minutes with the 1 quart or 15 minutes with the 2 cup enema.
You maybe dehydrated. Try drinking electrolyte enriched water or something like gatorade and you need to start drinking it before taking any enemas. Also please read my blog titled “My challenge”, link below.