Subject: Re: [TMIC] Rectal problems
Jude,
I wasn't sure if you were directing your questions to Natalie or me, but I can
add my two cents.
The finger thing that you speak of is the digital stimulation. It is done by
inserting one or two fingers in the rectum, to stimulate the anus which
Tracy,
Yes, I know the feeling of having raised wonderful children. It is one that
you never forget. Congratulations to your son! Kudos to him for wanting to
spend this special time in his life, with his family and neighbors. Stay
the loving mother that you are and revel in your
Jude,
I wasn't sure if you were directing your questions to Natalie or me, but I
can add my two cents.
The finger thing that you speak of is the digital stimulation. It is done
by inserting one or two fingers in the rectum, to stimulate the anus which
causes the bowels to move. As I
Jude,
I used to have to do the digital stimulation and my early months of TM. Yes
it is very unnatural feeling to lay in the bed on your side, waiting to use
the bathroom. Sometimes I would have to get the Enemee suppository. Thanks
to gravity and my diet, I am able to use the bedside
... Foley catheter ... constant [UTI] ...
I have managed to self-insert a Foley for years without an UTI. I do
it by drinking ~15 glasses of water each day and by drinking a large
glass of 27% cranberry juice each morning. It has its downside - I
empty a liter leg bag two to three times
Hi Jude,
I use Miralax and it is like a miracle to my bowels. There is also a
prescription capsule that also adds water to the bowels and help on bowel
management. It is called Amitiza. I have taken both at times but w/ both of
them I get small accidents. I think because
Jude,
for some reason my cursor is down at the bottom of the box, it started about
2 weeks ago and sometimes I forget it bring my cursor up. Scroll further down
and see if you don't see my message, Thanks, Natalie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nothing came through on the
When I asked about renal failure Gunny informed me that renal failure is
actually a kidney problem. So my medical Ignorance showed up again. I was
refering to having problems with bowel incontinance. I appoligize for the
mistake and I hope noone was confused as I was. Sorry, Rick I made a
