Reply to "What Can I do for him?"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Warm baths will probably help more than any oral medications, as this is a very localized pain. The lidocaine might sting at first, but should numb the area pretty quickly, like in less than half a minute. Perhaps the concentration is not enough? I think 5% is what is usually used for this application.

Donut pillows can actually make things worse because they increase pressure in the anal area. I find that when I am having anal or tailbone pain, using a small pillow or rolled towel under one hip works best. It basically just shifts the weight to one side. I also like my Tush Cush for sitting at a desk chair for keyboarding. My pain is more tailbone, but I think it is good for anorectal pain too, as the areas are very close.
http://www.amazon.com/Tush-Cus...ushion/dp/B000AQE2EY

Jan

1/7/147:13 PM

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