Guest guest Posted February 6, 1999 Report Share Posted February 6, 1999 Michele, I have sat on a doughnut pillow for years. I just bought a new one that is 4 inches thick with a hole cut out of the middle. I bought it at a medical supply store for $13.00. You can also get them at your local drug stores like Super D or Eckards. Daina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 1999 Report Share Posted February 6, 1999 Michele....you can buy a donut cushion at any medical supply store. They're also helpful for anyone suffering with hemmoroids. It may make you more comfortable sitting at work. Take care....Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 1999 Report Share Posted February 6, 1999 Michele, I am a RN that works in ob/gyn. They no longer recommend the use of a donut because they found that the bloodflow is increased to the area therefore causing more pressure. The hospital has not used them for a few years now. They found they do more harm than good. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 1999 Report Share Posted February 6, 1999 Thanks Daina, I think I will buy one. We have an Eckerds here in Philadelphia. And 13.00 is not too much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 1999 Report Share Posted February 6, 1999 Thanks Diane...I thnk I will buy one and see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 1999 Report Share Posted February 7, 1999 Hi all, I also am an RN and work in a hospital. We do not suggest the use of donuts for the same reasons that Becky stated. Most hospitals here in Fla. do not carry them, or recommend them. ---------- > From: RAL341@... > To: VulvarDisordersonelist > Subject: Re: Sitting > Date: Saturday, February 06, 1999 5:15 PM > > From: RAL341@... > > Michele, > I am a RN that works in ob/gyn. They no longer recommend the use of a donut > because they found that the bloodflow is increased to the area therefore > causing more pressure. The hospital has not used them for a few years now. > They found they do more harm than good. > > Beckie > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Donut definitely helps. Cheaper version - form circle with a rolled towel. Sometimes you can custom make it to fit your exact pain even better than the rubber circle. Another suggestion - cut out a circle from a piece of foam, also more comfortable than the inflated version. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Hi Michele, I sit on a donut at work and at home and it helped tremedously. I got it at Savon Drug Store. They cost $17.00 each but they were well worth it. Get the inflatable ones, but don't buy a cheat one beause the air leaks out. Also, if you put a pillow case over them, it's not as embarassing. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Hi Beckie, As far as the donut pillow increasing blood flow and doing more harm than good, wouldn't that be for hemorrhoids or surgery, not vulvar pain? Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Joanne, I think in the long run it would do more harm than good. All that increased pressure can cause varicose veins which you can get anywhere. Maybe it would not make things worse with the vulvar pain but I would check with a doctor first. Maybe can give some advice. I am just saying what I have learned from my experiences. It just seems to me that increased pressure would do more harm than good but that is just my opinion. It definately makes things worse for surgery and hemroids. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Joanne, I think in the long run it would do more harm than good. All that increased pressure can cause varicose veins which you can get anywhere. Maybe it would not make things worse with the vulvar pain but I would check with a doctor first. Maybe can give some advice. I am just saying what I have learned from my experiences. It just seems to me that increased pressure would do more harm than good but that is just my opinion. It definately makes things worse for surgery and hemroids. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Joanne, I think in the long run it would do more harm than good. All that increased pressure can cause varicose veins which you can get anywhere. Maybe it would not make things worse with the vulvar pain but I would check with a doctor first. Maybe can give some advice. I am just saying what I have learned from my experiences. It just seems to me that increased pressure would do more harm than good but that is just my opinion. It definately makes things worse for surgery and hemroids. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 I used a donut after my surgery, and I did notice that it put a lot of pressure on my legs and was uncomfortaable. I found that sitting on a very soft regular pillow helped get the direct pressure off my bottom, without the extra pressure on my legs (it did feel like the blood supply was being cut off!). THe donut was great for very short periods of time when I really needed it (like in the car the first week or so) but the other pillow was pretty comfy too. Just a suggestion. At 05:47 AM 2/8/99 -0500, you wrote: >From: RAL341@... > >Joanne, >I think in the long run it would do more harm than good. All that increased >pressure can cause varicose veins which you can get anywhere. Maybe it would >not make things worse with the vulvar pain but I would check with a doctor >first. Maybe can give some advice. I am just saying what I have >learned from my experiences. It just seems to me that increased pressure would >do more harm than good but that is just my opinion. It definately makes things >worse for surgery and hemroids. > >Beckie > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 1999 Report Share Posted February 13, 1999 Hi Beckie, It's taken me awhile, but it's been a busy week. All I can say is the donut pillows have allowed me to keep working. I couldn't make it without them. My sister is a nurse, and I love her, but sometimes she gets a little to intense. Anyway, I hope you're doing well. Clinton got off again, Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 1999 Report Share Posted February 13, 1999 Hi Beckie, It's taken me awhile, but it's been a busy week. All I can say is the donut pillows have allowed me to keep working. I couldn't make it without them. My sister is a nurse, and I love her, but sometimes she gets a little to intense. Anyway, I hope you're doing well. Clinton got off again, Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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