Question about Sitz Bath alternatives?

KatieKim0815

With DS I found it REALLY hard to sit on the sitz bath. it hurt. Just too much pressure on my tears. 

Can I take a bath with epsom salts instead? I didn't keep up with my sitz baths last time and I want to ensure that I do this time around. Can you take a bath and if so what can you put in the bath - salts?  

cubberss

Yes.  I filled up the tub just a little with some herbs or epsom salts and soaked for a bit.  It was nice.

rpt06

They don't do sitz baths at my hospital, you just get in a bathtub with warm water only.  You do that as many times a day as you want (they also encourage you to go do it) and also keep doing it at home.

Rhenna

It's the same thing as sitting in a shallow filled tub, just supposed to be more convenient.  If you feel more comfortable in the tub then do that.

tokenhoser

My doctor's advice was just to sit in the bath 3 times a day for at least 10 minutes. I didn't put anything in. I healed quickly and well.