I tried to manually disimpact when the enema failed me. I didn't have any gloves, so the best I could come up with was one of those condom-look-a-like bandaid covers with KY. But, alas, there was nothing in the vault...
and it was all for nothing- still ended up having to go to the ER.

Dejibo, I think you mentioned about using a stool to prop your feet, and I have done the same thing. Another helpful tip is to lean forward and massage your lower back.

I have a trick that I've never shared ... but since we are getting graphic here, I'll go for it. Once it "engages", but is very compacted (several weeks for me), I use my tissued hand to press in the flat area between the vj and rectum. This assists the movement, which seems to get hung up in some channel down there.

Ok, I can't embarass myself more than that, so did I ever tell you the story about ...........

Cherie

I will give those things a try. thanks! Since I went too far on 1/2 a dose of miralax it will be days now, and I will be uncomfortable till it happens, but this is a normal part of my life now. sheesh! the games we play.

Thanks for the benefiber advice. Still having some issues, but the pain has definitely lessened by adding it to my morning coffee.

Ok, I can't embarass myself more than that, so did I ever tell you the story about ...........


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Jeez, good thing we all use aliases.