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seat cushions for hemorrhoid pain

daku
daku Posts: 97 Forumite
in Health & beauty MoneySaving
hey guys

my father suffers from ulcerative colitis and gets a lot of pain when seated.

was wondering if anyone knows of any special seat cushions to reduce the pain and make him more comfortable??

thanks for any advice.

Comments

  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    Hi Daku,
    Your poor Dad! I think this is the sort of thing that might make his life a bit more comfy....

    Dunlopillo ring cushion

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    Dunlopillo ring cushion is a bacteria-static latex foam ring cushion that gives extra comfort while sitting. The flame retardant foam can be steam sterilised and a flame retardant cotton cover can be purchased separately.

    Size: 17`` diameter
    £13.99

    http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/ sell these and other types of specialist cushions. HTH
    :wave:
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,904 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Would a child's rubber ring not serve the same purpose, in a pillow case?

    I'm sure that's what the midwife recommended if stitches made sitting painful!
    Signature removed for peace of mind
  • shopndrop
    shopndrop Posts: 3,548 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Can you not ask his GP for something. I'm sure you can get these on prescription.
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