by Scientist2516 » 24 Oct 2013, 19:53
I was told not to sit on a doughnut, as it can increase the pressure on the anal region. I think some people do use them though.
I don't fill the hot water bottle up - have it only part full and quite floppy, otherwise, yes, it might burst. The cover is nice, keeps it warm longer. You can also wrap it in a towel. I just put mine in a microwave oven to re-heat. That way you aren't always emptying and filling it.
Sure it's not 0.2% nitro? 0.02 sounds very weak. You should probably apply only tiny amounts of nitro to begin with, and gradually work up, because it can give you headaches. I used tiny tiny amounts at first, then gradually got up to a pea-sized amount, and never had a headache.
I wish you all the best of luck with it.
Nifedipine/lidocaine, no help
Diltiazem, effective, but caused major rash
Nitroglycerine, effective.
Topical estrogen for final healing.
Gentle heat to bottom - pain relief, muscle relaxant
Kondremul mineral oil
Time - lots of time.
Status - Healed!