Hello Nicki,
The Peristeen System that Robert told you about is an excellent solution
for what you are dealing with. I also would suggest looking into a
bidet that attaches to your commode seat that has a Vortex feature with
massage and movement settings that have helped me for years. The one
that I use is made by Bio Bidet and it has been a*life changer* for me !!*
*
I've experienced what you described and it is a *NIGHTMARE!!*
I hope you experience this life changing solution as it has been for me.
Marlene Wyant
24 years , Multiple Sclerosis
*On 10/8/2021 6:52 PM, Robert Vogel wrote:*
Hi Nicki,
I will start by saying it is always a good idea to consult with your
physician on these matters.
That said, I’m a T10 para, 36 years post injury and about 15 years ago
my system started to slow
down a lot, to the point where yearly urology X-rays of my abdomen
always mentioned “much of
the area is occluded by stool” meaning I was chronically constipated,
this despite drinking plenty
of water, eating right and getting lots of exercise. I had tried lots
of options for bowel program with
minimal results.
Around 2012-2013 my urology/bowel nurse practitioner suggested trying
the Peristeen system
by Coloplast—it uses a ‘rectal foley’ catheter and hand pump system to
introduce body temp
tap water into the bowel. I found it works fantastic for me. Studies
show it empties about 1/2 or
more of the colon, which is about 24-inches on average. Compared to a
standard bowel program
that empties about 6-inches of colon. I’ve been using it for close to
10 years and have been accident
free. As a bonus, it empties me so completely I find I feel much
better in general.
Caveat is that you do need a prescription, need a 45-minute training
session, the key is finding out
how much water is optimal for your system, too little and you don’t
empty enough, too much and you
keep emptying and emptying. Also and insurance coverage is spotty.
Here is a link to the website:
https://products.coloplast.us/coloplast/continence-care/peristeen/peristeen-tai/peristeen-balloon-catheter/peristeen-anal-irrigation-system/
Hope this helps,
Bob V
On Oct 8, 2021, at 3:02 PM, Nichole Rohling
wrote:
Has anyone or does anyone use a Tap Water Enema?
I had one once in the hospital.
My bowel program has been terrible and
basically my caregiver has to push and pull on
my rear to even get poop to come out.
Curious if anyone has experience doing a
tap water enema and could you share your thoughts.
Nicki
C5/6
