I know exactly what you were concerned about. The suppositories are
solid and "melt" at body temperature. When you do an enema there is
only so long it will stay in before it must come out <G>.
:) mgbio
Jeff wrote:
> thanks, I should have been more clear. I was concerned about the
contents
> leaking out of my butt at night. Just the thought of putting liquid up
there
> and knowing how enemas work. I don't want to have any accidents while
I'm
> lying in bed.
>
> jeff
>
>
> "mgbio" <mgbio@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:483dd151$0$15206$607ed4bc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Hi Jeff,
>>
>> I was on those suppositories for several years. I never had a problem
>> with leakage, though they can melt, so store them in a cool place, NOT
THE
>> BATHROOM. If you're really concerned about leakage, you can go to the
>> surgical supply store and buy a "chuck". This is a special pad you
place
>> on the bed that is washable. They are plastic lined, absorbent, and if
>> they stain, who cares. I used these when I had to administer enemas
and
>> they saved my sheets and mattress.
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> :) mgbio
>>
>> Jeff wrote:
>>> I just got a box (literally a whole box) of Mesalamine Rectal Susp and
>>> I've never taken this before.
>>>
>>> I've read the instructions but had a few questions if anyone can help
I'd
>>> appreciate it.
>>>
>>> It says to take at bedtime and "try" to retain for the entire sleep
>>> period. I'm concerned about possibility of leakage or just having it
>>> spill out while I'm still in bed. Or not getting to the can on time.
>>>
>>> Has this been a problem for anyone? I can sleep on an inflatable bed
if
>>> there is a possibility. I don't want to make a mess in my nice bed and
>>> new sheets.
>>>
>>> Also can this be taken at any other time during the day. I'm thinking
of
>>> just taking the rest of the week off from work, since I've been out
>>> already, and maybe doing a dose during the day. I suspect you're
better
>>> off lying down after taking it.
>>>
>>> thanks in advance.
>>> jeff
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