newly diagonosed

JuMuKu

Hi Bbbcm
im so sorry to hear about what you’re going through with your spine mets. It sounds very challenging. I too have mets on my spine but have so far have escaped any pain or other more serious implications. With care

arpie

I have NO idea how an 'enema' is even done ...... I understand that it used to involve a long tube & a squeezable ball with which to deliver some liquid to your anal cavity - but personally, I've never had one administered!  (Thank God!)  And would have difficulty considering one 'therapeutic'!!  I would imagine it would push stuff further UP then OUT!   

Whenever I've had 'medical enemas' (for Uppies & Downies) they've been either solutions or tablets that are swallowed - and very soon - the urgent urge & need to find a toilet & stay there for some hours - usually without any trousers & undies on at all!! 

Who is game to explain how a coffee enema is done?   Do you cook your own coffee or does it have to be something bought from a chemist or naturopath?

wendy55

Hi @arpie, just google coffee enema, thats what I did, it gives you all the "gory" details of what to do and how to do it, personally could not think of anything worse,

wendy55

Afraser

Colon cleansing has not been proven to be necessary (or if it is, you should be seeing a doctor) and coffee enemas have been "linked" to problems (ie may not cause but may aggravate other conditions).  So make sure your practitioner is reputable. Bowel problems with chemo are frequent - too much or too little - but should clear up when treatment finishes. 

arpie

@wendy55   I'm with you!     It won't be on my 'to do list' any time now!