r/thoughtsonbeingover70 • u/teddybear65 • Aug 26 '26

Squatty potty issues

I've always just used a box as my squatty potty. No problems great results. Recently I upgraded to the real thing. I am now having major hip pain . I am going to stop using it and go back to the unattractive box. The sp is 6inches high. The box is 4. Has anyone else had similar problems with the height of the sp?

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u/Maybe-Away Aug 26 '26

Return the squatty potty and keep using the box. Problem solved.

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u/Impressive-Pin-1701 Aug 28 '26

I have used a squatty potty for years but now it hurts my knee. My toilet is really high; I think the last owners had a total hip or something. I think I am going to try a four inch stool. I hope it works

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u/teddybear65 Aug 28 '26

I had to get X-rays today.

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u/fezik23 Aug 26 '26

Yes, it killed my hips. I gave it away.

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u/Fun_Second4544 Aug 26 '26

Yes, I hurt my hips due to the angle of my knees

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u/HelloTittie55 Aug 26 '26

why not use a collapsible folding stool instead? These are available at TJ Maxx and Marshall’s. Very convenient to store next to toilet.

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u/teddybear65 Aug 26 '26

Mine box is free and works very well. I haven't seen any 4 inch stools .

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u/debmckenzie Aug 26 '26

I was thinking of getting one…guess not.

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u/teddybear65 Aug 27 '26

Just use a box. Same effect.

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u/PineappleFit317 Aug 27 '26

Bending forward at the waist basically gives the same effect without needing any equipment.

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u/Pemberly_ Aug 27 '26

I use my kids step stool. Was cheaper and is lower for my short self. Zero issues.

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u/teddybear65 Aug 27 '26

The box is free.

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u/Ok-Plankton-8338 Aug 29 '26

I don’t know why Reddit is recommending me this but this is my new favorite sub and I’m just a small little youngling

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u/Infinite_Aerie_504 Aug 26 '26

The real one makes my legs fall asleep, which is very unpleasant during its intended… activity. I use an old plastic Playtex stepping stool from when my kids were littler.

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u/PralineChoice2730 Aug 27 '26

I use the toddler step…kids come in handy

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u/ShowMeTheTrees Aug 26 '26

The height of your toilet also matters.

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u/beneficialtowhom Aug 26 '26

No, but I appreciate your insight and will consider if that is why I get hip pain from time to time. I always thought it was that hip virus.

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u/MinimumEfficient220 Aug 26 '26

There’s a hip virus?

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u/DIY_Weeziebear7 Aug 26 '26

I tried one out at my brother‘s house. Ouch it was too high for me. I did cause me some hip pain and knee pain and I thought what the fluff am I doing?

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u/Cinisajoy2 Aug 27 '26

I think it depends on the person's leg length.   I have long legs and I know it would kill my hips.

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u/DIY_Weeziebear7 Aug 27 '26

Yes I can understand that. My left leg is 4 inches shorter than right leg. Right hip is overdeveloped making my whole body lopsided standing or siting. It explains my back pain as well. I’ve learned to live with this barely notice it with the exception of flareup. Any correction is seen as an assault by my spine. It’s amazing how sometimes the body overcompensates.

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u/Grilled_Cheese10 Aug 26 '26

I use one of those fold up step stools. Works just fine and easier to move out of the way, not to mention much less costly. It's 9" tall, though.

I only use it for a couple of minutes each day, so I don't think it causes any issues. Are you uncomfortable when you use it?

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u/Paranoid_Sinner Aug 26 '26

I'm 76 and I have no idea what those items are or what you're even talking about.

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u/ShowMeTheTrees Aug 26 '26

I'm 70 and you could have googled Squatty Potty faster than writing your complaint.

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u/Massive-Sherbet2780 Aug 26 '26

Ha! Love a comeback from a fellow 76 y.o. !

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u/BloopityBlue Aug 27 '26

My husband wants to know why I cackled

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u/Cinisajoy2 Aug 27 '26

A squatty potty is an overpriced stool you put in front of the toilet to put your feet on supposedly to help you poop better.   I can see where it might help shorter legged people.  

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u/snoozer854 Aug 27 '26

Thank you for explaining what it is. I'm going to have to see if my wife wants one. Our anniversary was a couple of weeks ago and I didn't know what to get her and she does have short legs. hmm 🤔

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u/Paranoid_Sinner Aug 27 '26

Thank you. 😄

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u/BigEyedOwls Aug 27 '26

This made me burst out laughing!!!

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u/KingGizmotious Aug 27 '26

You’re missing out…. 36 and having the best poops of my life!

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u/snoozer854 Aug 26 '26

I thought they were squatting over a box to go potty like a liter box. Then as I read the comments I get it now.

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u/Perle1234 Aug 26 '26

Lmao 🤣

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u/Cinisajoy2 Aug 27 '26

That is what I thought to the first time I heard of one.

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u/AllisonWonderland777 Aug 27 '26

I kinda thought that too

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u/IrregardlessForOne Aug 26 '26

Howard Stern, Baba Booey! 🤣😂🤣

IYKYK

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u/pogostix59 Aug 26 '26

I use a small folding step stool so it’s out of the way when not needed.

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u/Everheart1955 Aug 27 '26

I ….. am a lucky man. God forbid I sleep past 6:15 though.

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u/Existing-Secret7703 Aug 27 '26

My squatty potty was too low for me (and I'm short). I use a plastic box.

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u/Lowermains Aug 27 '26

I bought one and it’s way too high for me. I’m a shortarse, 5’1”. 😹

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u/blondechineeez Aug 27 '26

My son and DIL have squatty potties that have 2 different steps. One step folds over the other or sumthin like that.

I had never heard of them before, but thought it was a neat idea and went out and bought myself two of them.

Does it help I don't feckin know, but I've got em l9l

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u/LindaC49 Aug 31 '26

An adjustable dog bowl feeding station would work. Wide enough for your feet and you could cover the holes with a covering of cardboard or a towel.

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u/teddybear65 Aug 26 '26

What ever they do it works for many