Hi just wondering if you could share your experiences of peristeen and z few questions if you dont mind Sorry tmi… I can still go a bit but its a bit and thats on 120ml lactulose anyway i never ever empty and get awful pains…have had impaction few times…i now use a bulb enena but ive been assesed and im getting peristeen soon as… How often do you use it How long does it take Do you rate it? My nurse said every other day but i am a once a day girl Can you only go with peristeen or can go a bit without Thank you x
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Hi
I have been using it for 2 years. It is brilliant once you get the hang of it. I tend to use it once a day. You need to use it as often as is good for you. I empty every morning and then there is no need to go naturally as it will eliminate the need to. I have no contol of my bowel movement so if I didn’t use it my bowel would just empty on it’s own with little warning.
Hope that helps.
Mary
hiya
i have been using peristeen for over a year. takes a bit of getting used to but well worth the effort. i use it twice a week. have lost over 2 stone recently because of nasty relapse. the surgery nurses attended when it was physically impossible for me. its recommended 3 times a week and costings based on that.
i like it cos just water-no medication involved. i understand it was originally designed for constipation but leaflet also suggests addressing that before using peristeen so i cant answer that one!
i drink mainly water and dont get constipated preffering to control that by diet. very occassionally i ‘go’ but get 10seconds notice so do try to keep to routine.
to start with it can take up to an hour. quickest is prob 30 mins for me but thats rare. i will try to help with any specific questions u have but its something to experiment with as everyone one is different…
ellie x