Pain and cramping with enema administration. Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

摘要

I have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction, anismus, colon transit dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, excessive intestinal flatulence, and gastroparesis. The only treatment regimen that provides relief for me is enema administration using large-volume 4,000-cc tap water enemas and soap suds enemas. I have employed the services of an LPN to assist me in the enema administration. I have sought advice from gastroenterologists at Indiana University, Mayo Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic.To date I have not received an answer to my most important question: What can I take to at least reduce the amount of pain and cramping that I experience during the administration of the large-volume enemas? It normally takes 45 minutes or more to administer the enema because the pain and cramping are so severe. My nurse has stated that in her 39 years of nursing practice, she has never treated a patient with such severe pain, cramping, and symptoms related to administration of large-volume enemas.