Laxative Suppository or Fleet Enema

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Steve59
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Laxative Suppository or Fleet Enema

Postby Steve59 » Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:58 pm

I’m 30 days post Flagyl, having typical recovery symptoms and was just told I need an MRI on my prostate due to a high PSA. So I’m supposed to prep by doing either a Fleet Enema or Laxative Suppository.
Will this facilitate a relapse? Should I choose one over the other? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Laxative Suppository or Fleet Enema

Postby AllisS » Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:23 am

No, neither will cause a relapse. As to which option to choose, that would depend on your personal preference. Your pharmacist might be helpful in guiding your decision.
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Re: Laxative Suppository or Fleet Enema

Postby Steve59 » Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:57 am

Thank you Allis, I appreciate your response!

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Re: Laxative Suppository or Fleet Enema

Postby beth22 » Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:03 am

I think the Fleet enema doesn't affect your whole colon as much, at least that has been my experience. But, good idea to ask the pharmacist.

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Re: Laxative Suppository or Fleet Enema

Postby georgina » Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:06 am

I did a fleet enema twice when i needed a rectosigmoidoscopy and it never bothered my gut or made me relapse .


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