Wellness

[kansasbaker]

My husband recently started Dialysis and is having a problem with a sore butt when he sits in the chair, he has tried different cushions and pillows.  Any suggestions?

[Kachina624]

@kansasbaker   Perhaps his doctor could prescribe a cushion that he could get at a medical supply store. 

[NicksmomESQ]

 @kansasbaker  You should go to a surgical supply store & get a foam doughnut pillow also known as a coccyx pillow.Not the inflatable kind, the one that's foam & comes with a washable cover.My friend had the same problem & it helped her immensely.

 Good luck!!

[Ainhisg]

Is the area of pain in the tailbone region or under the sitting bones? If under the sitting bones, he could have piriformis syndrome, which is where a muscle in that area (the prirformis) pinches the sciatic nerve while sitting.

[GenXmuse]

Amazon has a nice selection that he can try out and keep what's most comfortable. I use one for pudendal nerve pain if I have to sit for longer periods. 

[lgfan]

A doughnut cushion has helped my mother's back when she has to sit for a long time. It is not inflatable. It is a regular pillow shaped like a doughnut. You can find them in medical supply stores.

[kansasbaker]

Thank all of you for your suggestions.

[Mindy D]

Sharper Image has some cushions. Check out the reviews. 

[Snoopp]

Maybe a Rojo cushion.  They are good for wheelchair users so might be an option.

[chrystaltree]

Did you speak with the nurses at the dialysis center about this?  This isn't just about comfort.  You want to avoid a pressure sore.  Also speak to his doctor.  Don't go out and buy just any cushion.