Suppository Tips & Tricks // A Questionably Appropriate Breakdown of Rectal Suppository Usage

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @twohassles43
    @twohassles43 4 месяца назад +3

    Great video as always. I just want to reassure everyone about something that you mentioned.
    I work in a very high-volume pharmacy. Trust me when I say we don't give a second thought to medications that people pick up month after month. We also prescribe Miralax and several other medications that aren't related to the bowels but are just as personal to most people. For instance, meds for yeast infections, parasites, lice, nausea, mental health etc, etc...
    Even when a pharmacy hands out medication without it being discreetly packaged ahead of time, patients have to stay a certain distance away from the patient who is picking up their meds. I don't think customers waiting in line are paying one bit of attention to what the patient way ahead of them is picking up.
    I think most customers are standing in line wondering how long it will be until they are waited on and PRAYING that there are meds are ready to pick up without any insurance issues or high copay.
    I think everyone can rest easy about picking up suppositories and turning them into public information. I have worked in pharmacy for 7 years, and I wait on the same people week after week. I know the patients better than anyone, and there is no way possible that I am going to remember what most people are prescribed without their files open on the computer. I also know that people waiting to pick up meds are not standing at the pharmacy counter close enough to read the names of medications on a box or a bottle, no matter how big or small. For extra reassurance, I honestly don't think anyone cares that much what meds the person in front of them is picking up. Trust me, I know for a fact that patients waiting in line are busy rehearsing in their heads the things they need to address when they get up to the counter. Most people don't remember their insurance cards, let alone be able to make a mental note that the stranger in front of them picked up a box that had the word suppository on the box.
    It's also kind of hard for pharmacy techs and pharmacists to remember that they need to discreetly package certain meds for certain people. Trust me when I say we are so busy we are lucky to remember we haven't had one drink of water all day or been able to go to the restroom.
    It is very hard for anyone to relate to everything a pharmacy job requires. There is no walking in the door and slowly easing into our job. We are continually trying to remember several things to do at one time and NEVER EVER DOES PEOPLE NOT NEED SEVERAL MEDICATIONS DAY AFTER DAY, WEEK AFTER WEEK. Nowadays, people practically depend on the pharmacy staff for a diagnosis so they don't have to go to a doctor. Sad but true.
    We have way too many things on our plate at once. We so appreciate the patients who appreciate us and understand that it's really hard to remember that certain patients want little details done, like pre-packing their meds discreetly, putting a different type of lid on their meds, or writing reminder notes on their medication labels. Please keep in mind that there is NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES WHEN WORKING IN A PHARMACY. If we have to remember patients unique personal preferences it gives us less time to fill the meds that people depend on. It increases the chances of medication errors, it gives us less time to call for insurance issues or to call doctors to clarify the medication instructions that they wrote wrong. Try to remember that the medications we depend on to make us feel better, could also be FATAL if we make a mistake when going through the MULTIPLE STEPS we have to go through to fill ONE MEDICATION. It's just not as simple as pulling a bottle of pills from a shelf and slapping a label on a bottle. There is absolutely NOTHING EASY when working in a pharmacy. Especially RETAIL pharmacy. Almost every minute of a 9-12 hour shift is a challenge, and there is absolutely ZERO downtime. Trust me when I say that if it doesn't look busy at your pharmacy because there aren't long lines of patients, that doesn't mean there weren't long lines 10 min ago. Even if there isn't a line of patients, that doesn't mean there aren't hundreds of scripts waiting to be filled. Think about it... The only chance pharmacy staff has to fill 700 or more medications a day is when there aren't lines of patients waiting to be helped. That means just because it doesn't look busy doesn't mean we have time to waste. It means we can finally fill a few medications before the next person walks up to the counter.
    Everyone, please help us (your pharmacy staff) help you! We do what we do because we like helping people; we like fast-paced work that changes every single day. We will DO EVERYTHING WE CAN POSSIBLY CAN to get patients their meds before they run out even when it's the last minute, we help you deal with insurance, we will help you communicate with your doctor, we will counsel you about the side effects of your meds, we will vaccinate you, 99.9% of the time we will give you the correct amount of medication no matter how many meds you pick up, we will do everything we possibly can to KEEP YOU SAFE WHEN IT COMES TO THE MEDS YOU ARE PRESCRIBED. But we can't promise to remember how you want whatever meds you take packaged or remember that you are coming in to pick up your meds on any given day. As hard as we try, it's hard to answer the phone every time it rings and most patients take at least 10 min or more when they call us or come in. Sometimes it feels like people expect the pharmacy to be a fast-food restaurant. I rarely go to a fast food restaurant where there isn't a mistake with my order. If we make mistakes in the pharmacy the patient could die. 🤷🏻
    If you read this long comment, THANKS SO MUCH for at least thinking about the things I mentioned. I also want to say that, for the most part, in our pharmacy, the patients are very, very appreciative of what we do for them. Most of them would understand if we weren't always able to remember to package their meds discreetly. We will try our best for special requests, but please work with us if it doesn't always happen. In the pharmacy, there are so many tasks that are top priority. Way too many things at once are the #1 priority. Thanks again, for the great service and wisdom this channel provides. I appreciate you very much!

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I appreciate you taking the time to educate us.

  • @bryannadering9290
    @bryannadering9290 2 года назад +5

    Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been going through some of the things you mention on your channel and was very nervous about administering this treatment, but your video helped so much :)

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад

      I'm so glad you found this helpful! I hope you are feeling better.

    • @FART-REPELLENT
      @FART-REPELLENT 8 месяцев назад

      @@ChronicallyMusicalAlice when I was admitted to hospital for 4 weeks, my nurse was administering suppositories to me using all of her condom-gloved foot inserted up to her ankles, something she would do daily.

  • @emilycollins8077
    @emilycollins8077 6 месяцев назад +5

    It’s ribbed 😂😂
    I deeply appreciate the education with the comedic relief. 😁

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  6 месяцев назад

      So glad you found it informative and entertaining!

  • @conlon4332
    @conlon4332 Год назад +2

    I don't really know why this was recommended to me, and I don't really know why I clicked on it... but you're definitely a fun and engaging person to watch, so I enjoyed the video! I'm kinda hoping I won't ever need to know this stuff, but I guess it's good just in case haha!

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад +1

      Well this is the best compliment ever, thank you! Glad you found it entertaining!

  • @LonleyDragon94
    @LonleyDragon94 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so much, i just got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and also prescribed with the suppositories plus oral medication, i have no clue how to use suppositories and this helped soooo much, God bless u 💐

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Месяц назад +1

      Hang in there! It takes time and patience, but I promise it gets better.

  • @nicimartin2987
    @nicimartin2987 3 месяца назад

    The video just got better and better 😂 love it. Thank you for being brave enough to put this out there. Now I have no more excuses to stop me from starting these suppositories...😬💩

  • @QuarantinedQuartet
    @QuarantinedQuartet 2 года назад +6

    I have UC and your videos comfort me and educate. Thank you for making these and being so chill about this. QQ dad

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад

      Glad you like them!

    • @FART-REPELLENT
      @FART-REPELLENT 8 месяцев назад

      @@ChronicallyMusicalAlice, watching you put on the disposable finger-glove over your finger made me orgasm.

  • @traknologist
    @traknologist 2 месяца назад

    “For some reason I don’t have a problem with it” that was my favorite part 😂

  • @erwinsalva
    @erwinsalva 11 месяцев назад +1

    How soon should suppositories work after inserting them?

  • @fishbones2
    @fishbones2 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this video, I am sure it took a lot of guts to make it. Bad pun indeed. You might try eliminating certain trigger foods from your diet. For me it was whole almonds with the skins on them. Others were whole grain corn chips and similar rough scratchy foods, or spicy foods. Alcohol and dairy products can be another trigger. You can also try taking Diosmin & Hesperidin oral capsules twice daily. These support the small capillaries and veins increasing blood flow throughout the body. Rats fed D&H lived longer than the rats who did not get the supplement in the study.
    I also take Key-E Vitamin-E suppositories by Carlson Labs. While mainly for female dryness, they can also be taken rectally and supply vitamin-E to the local area and improve blood flow to the region. They are said to have a mild laxative effect. If you have a BM first, then they won't cause you to have another. I take one at bedtime. They have a nice internal coating/protective, soothing action that can make passing a morning BM more easy. They are also anti-inflammatory due to the locally applied Vitamin-E. Ask your doctor if they are okay to try. But they solved my similar problem. Vitamin-E should be stopped two weeks before any planned surgical procedure. Please reply if anything mentioned helps you out.

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад +2

      I've done extensive elimination work to figure out exactly what foods aggravate my symptoms and make me feel bad! I agree it can be very helpful. For me, I cannot tolerate wheat or corn in any form, and sugar and alcohol make my body hurt but occasionally I indulge. No gluten or cornbread for me though!

    • @lindaweidner5124
      @lindaweidner5124 3 месяца назад

      @@ChronicallyMusical

  • @tamarunitamaruni4724
    @tamarunitamaruni4724 2 года назад +1

    EXCELLENT. SO helpful. You have done the world a service with this. Extremely comforting video!! But.. why didn't you talk about what to expect? (for people who haven't used them?) ...Like... Do you lie down? Does it work in 5 minutes? 5 hours??? does it make poop soft? are there cramps? Stuff like that. (Not that I'm asking because I already have one in and it's night time and have no idea what to expect and have to work tomorrow....)

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад +1

      Hi there! I’m sorry I didn’t get into more specifics about this! In fairness, I can’t really comment on the effect they have on their own because I’ve only used them in combination with other therapies like oral medication, infusions, and/or Rectal from. But in my experience I’ve never had any cramping and once it’s inserted I don’t even know it’s there. The only thing I notice is the next morning when I go to the bathroom, I can see remnants of the suppository in my stool.

    • @tamarunitamaruni4724
      @tamarunitamaruni4724 2 года назад

      @@ChronicallyMusical Aaah, thank you. That was informative, actually! Helps. cause I took it last night and didn't go before sleep and was wondering if others had that experience!!

  • @jayjasmine
    @jayjasmine 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much! You have been extremely helpful!

  • @kimwieczorek1879
    @kimwieczorek1879 5 месяцев назад +1

    I used a Fleet suppository 4 hrs. ago and I still havent pooped. What should I do ? Ty😢

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  5 месяцев назад +1

      You can try some stool softeners like dulcolax, if I was in your position I would also try another enema but if that still doesn’t work I would call your doctor.

  • @Leslee_Lane
    @Leslee_Lane Год назад

    I was put on hydrocortisone acetate twice daily. The idea of suppositories had freaked me out. This video helped me alot. Thank you.

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад

      I'm glad it helped! I promise they're not scary!

    • @FART-REPELLENT
      @FART-REPELLENT 8 месяцев назад

      When I was admitted to hospital for 4 weeks, my nurse used to administer suppositories to me using all of her condom-gloved foot inserted up to her ankles.

    • @charlesblumenstock9160
      @charlesblumenstock9160 5 месяцев назад

      Yes the suppositories do work sometimes have to use 2

  • @HGuess-gc9fc
    @HGuess-gc9fc 2 года назад +6

    Loved your video. You made it fun 😆 (watching not inserting).
    Me: foil open and insert.
    It: sliding back out.
    Me: pushing it back up.
    It: sliding back out again.
    Me: 😡 pushing it back up.
    Butt: 😁
    Me: Where the heck did it go?
    Butt: 🕳️🙄🤪
    Me: 😶

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад +1

      THIS IS THE MOST ACCURATE DESCRIPTION EVER 😂😂😂

    • @HGuess-gc9fc
      @HGuess-gc9fc 2 года назад

      @@ChronicallyMusical 😆, we love you keep up the awesome, entertaining work!

    • @stephrwyche2711
      @stephrwyche2711 2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 when the booty started smiling LMAO

    • @user-xk6dq5br3j
      @user-xk6dq5br3j 2 года назад

      @@stephrwyche2711 تحطيلي

    • @Jojorocks23
      @Jojorocks23 5 месяцев назад

      I wish they had a tube to insert it with, I am not flexible enough to get there. It is difficult as you get older. 🥲
      I’m bummed out about that. 😂

  • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan Год назад

    Simple and helpful especially regarding pharmacy protocol ✝️

  • @ElainSmith-n5b
    @ElainSmith-n5b Месяц назад

    My doctor suggested I wiggle my stockinged toes when inserting them (she said socks keep the feet warm) it helps relax the rectal muscle making things a lil easier going in ....

  • @alessandroismailcorbucci1778
    @alessandroismailcorbucci1778 Год назад

    After the insertion, Is uncomfortable to hold it? Just to understand the sensation 2 minuts after the insertion is: (0 nothing,1 very light, 2 light, 3 light moderate, 4 moderate, 5 moderate strong, 6 strong) give a score. Thank you

  • @liewkacing9499
    @liewkacing9499 2 года назад +2

    Is one time use cure it or needed to use it many time to cure it

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад +2

      Unfortunately there is no cure for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis at this time. I've been using these suppositories every day to manage my disease for the last 3 years now.

  • @rodimousa9503
    @rodimousa9503 Год назад +1

    😢 I have this condition too it’s a nightmare 😭

  • @rodimousa9503
    @rodimousa9503 Год назад

    I’m using Rectal foam it’s called prednisolone and mesalazine sasheit’s helping to control the symptoms it works well with me . Until i have second colonoscopy and change the medication to immune ballance. I think it will works better than all those medication that i’m taking right now because it workd to support immunity system and stop attacking body tissue it self and the inflammation wont be happening anymore

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад +1

      I hope you find a treatment that works for you! It’s so hard.

  • @nataliyaarbuzov9051
    @nataliyaarbuzov9051 2 года назад +3

    Thank you ! For this video!

  • @baybeegalkk
    @baybeegalkk Год назад

    I am trying these this week. How quick did it take to work/for you to notice improvement? I’ve got perianal Crohn’s disease.
    I find it so difficult to an enema and glycerol suppository, I am worried I won’t be able to tolerate this.

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад +1

      I've never noticed any negative side effects from using them. That being said, it's only one of several medications I am taking so I don't actually know how effective it is compared to the other things I do. I hope you've found success with it!

    • @baybeegalkk
      @baybeegalkk Год назад

      @@ChronicallyMusical Unfortunately is surpassed the area I needed it to go. Disease is very low down.
      Plan b: consultant is applying for upadacitinib now. Hopefully I can get into remission too 😢

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад +1

      @@baybeegalkk oh that’s interesting. My inflammation has always been very localized in the rectum too so that’s surprising it passed the area for you, I’m sorry you didn’t have success! Crossing my fingers you’re able to find relieve soon 🤞🏻

  • @keithbyram5414
    @keithbyram5414 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video thank you

  • @Crizteas
    @Crizteas Год назад

    Do you use your suppository every single night for years? Do you prefer foam or the suppository? Thanks for the video and laughs as well 😂we definitely have to have a sense of humor to get through this!

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Год назад +2

      I've been using the rectal mesalamine suppositories every night for almost 3 years! I'm in remission now but I still use them every day.

  • @CGTraderX
    @CGTraderX 2 года назад +4

    Because of my health journey, my shyness and hesitation to talk about the anal area is completely gone lol. Just part of the human body, nothing to feel shame or embarrassment over.

  • @rodimousa9503
    @rodimousa9503 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @tattoobrit
    @tattoobrit 2 года назад +8

    I don't have to worry about suppositories anymore, had a permanent ostomy and proctectomy in Nov 2020, but I did have perianal disease for 30 years until the surgery. Haven't had any rectal or anal problems since YAY!! I feel for you.😁

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад +5

      I'm so glad to hear that the surgery was a success and you haven't had any struggles in the last 2 years! That's great news! Surgery isn't for everyone, but I'm always relieved to meet people whose lives are better thank to those kinds of procedures.

  • @leciabarnes951
    @leciabarnes951 5 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed this too much 😂

  • @shahabuddinahmed8170
    @shahabuddinahmed8170 2 года назад +1

    Many many thanks and greetings for you madam for your valuable information and suggestion about constipation.Yes Glycerine suppository is a very very effective and prescribed drugs for the constipated person.I congratulate you madam for your good suggestion.Thank you very much.

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад

      Thank you for your kind words! Glad you found something that helps you.

  • @winnerisevincent1612
    @winnerisevincent1612 Год назад

    Very informative

  • @JinxMarie1985
    @JinxMarie1985 2 месяца назад

    I've been having to use either suppositories or enemas to be able to actually go. My life just turned upside-down in a matter of a few hours about 2 months ago.... its been very traumatic. And needlessly too stressful.
    I didnt go to the washroom in about a month. They were extremely rude and not kind to me whatsoever at the urgent care. I didn't want them touching me as i know exactly what they do, theyve done it before and no way was i having them doing any inserting of any kind. Nope.
    I digress, I've had to use a few different methods to actually stimulate me to go. Its like my bowel shut down or something.... i have not seen a doctor about this chronic issue.
    I dont have a doctor as of now. So im not sure what to even do... seems like no one gives a $#*! (Lol no pun intended).
    I do drink a lot of water and also use restorelax. My body just seems to have shut down...
    The suppositories work extremely well eventhough they're uncomfortable and painful however they work!
    Thank you for the video

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Месяц назад +1

      I'd highly recommend finding a gastroenterologist. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. I would also try to trust the doctors and if they need to do some more invasive testing to find the problem, you should let them. They won't be able to diagnose you if they can't see exactly what is going on.

  • @Romanov3579
    @Romanov3579 5 месяцев назад

    I've just put one in now it's like a bullet . It definitely feels weird for hemorrhoids

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  Месяц назад

      You'll get used to it! Does definitely look like a bullet.

  • @szalonykefir6815
    @szalonykefir6815 2 года назад +1

    Hello, I have some uncomfortable questions for you, specifically suppositories. How can I contact you?
    Please enter the Polish language to the film because I don't know English very much.

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад

      Zapraszamy do kontaktu na Instagramie @alicepingviola

    • @KodoBrenden
      @KodoBrenden 7 месяцев назад

      Can i know the name of cream and medicine to treating this

    • @KodoBrenden
      @KodoBrenden 7 месяцев назад

      Translate to English

  • @MohamedHamdy-nm7gp
    @MohamedHamdy-nm7gp 2 года назад

    Do they burn?

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад

      I’ve never had any pain or burning with them!

    • @Jojorocks23
      @Jojorocks23 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes… they can sting, especially if you have swollen hemorrhoids. But only for a few minutes and is manageable. Worth it. 😊

  • @williemartinez6273
    @williemartinez6273 6 месяцев назад +2

    What is this😅 ? I was looking for a bartok Viola concerto😂 video, btw I am sure bartok 5th page is more painful than a suppository 😖

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  6 месяцев назад

      Well I am also a professional violist so I’m guessing that’s how you ended up here 😂😂

    • @dluxsux
      @dluxsux 3 месяца назад

      The fact that you stayed is a testament to her far-reaching likeability and appeal, though, lol. You're doin something right here lady 😅

  • @stephrwyche2711
    @stephrwyche2711 2 года назад

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you tried to be serious but goofy like me so we laughed at the same time.. learn something new everyday

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад

      So glad you found it humorous! Sometimes you just have to laugh.

  • @user-ur7ec4tw5x
    @user-ur7ec4tw5x 8 месяцев назад

    😊😊

  • @ivrz
    @ivrz 2 месяца назад

    Inuendo indeed

  • @rodverdie
    @rodverdie 2 года назад

    Thank you !

  • @SAKIN_1K
    @SAKIN_1K 11 месяцев назад

    Merko doctor se Lena parta😅

  • @nadjatansey-pettitt1141
    @nadjatansey-pettitt1141 2 года назад +1

    Ha how funny 😁 well I'm dealing with hemorrhoids so I've always put the suppositories in with a clean naked finger lol then wash hands thoroughly 😆

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  2 года назад +4

      *I may or may not also go with the clean naked hand method but don't tell anyone*

    • @user-xk6dq5br3j
      @user-xk6dq5br3j 2 года назад

      @@ChronicallyMusical تحطيلي

    • @TeddyGram1379
      @TeddyGram1379 Год назад

      Me 2 😂I Have Hemorrhoids 😩😂 DONT U JUST LOVE THIS LIFE 💖💖💖💖💖

  • @MatthewCantrill-w3b
    @MatthewCantrill-w3b 7 месяцев назад +4

    As a man, it took a lot for me to muster up the courage to insert my suppository for haemorrhoids. Thank you very much.
    In the UK, for steroid suppositories, we use ANUSOL - which is essentially rectal hydrocortisone.

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  6 месяцев назад +1

      Happy to help! Hope you find relief soon.

    • @zgj437
      @zgj437 5 месяцев назад

      Right now I’ve never wanted to put something up my but so bad😂

  • @Jojorocks23
    @Jojorocks23 5 месяцев назад +2

    You have to stay flexible if you have to do this when you get older. It ain’t easy. 🙄😂
    Great and funny tutorial. You got to the bottom of things…😂😂.
    Imho… Suppositories may sting briefly if you have swollen hemorrhoids. But usually mild and manageable.
    They melt quickly and take down inflammation.
    They can leak a bit so wear a pad if going to work.
    Unless the suppository was to make you have a bowel movement, most are just to take down inflammation locally so it is unlikely you will have cramping.
    Diet wise…
    Tip: try to stay away from nitrates and sulfites. They can cause a bowel flare up and anal issues. That includes most white wine.🥲
    Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to talk about your tooter, butt, ass, and your back passage as my Mother would say. lol
    Bottoms up!

    • @ChronicallyMusical
      @ChronicallyMusical  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the tips!! Wearing a pad when using suppositories is definitely a great suggestion. Most of the time I don't have any leakage but sometimes that's not the case!