Question 1

what can cause severe coccyx pain without injury or trauma?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Unrecognized trauma.  Arthritis. Pilonidal sinus. Osteomyelitis. Periosteitis. Malignancies of various sorts.  See your doctor instead of speculating.  Doc will provide a proper exam and course of action to determine the cause and treatment of your problem.

Question 2

what can i do about coccyx pain after injury 24 years ago?

Accepted Answer

Avoid hard surfaces : Usually pain subside in few days on its own however here are some tips that may help:avoid constipation, avoid seatind on any hard surface, the use of a cushion when sitting(silicon or inflatable)may help as well as the use of seatbaths.Can olso use ovc medications such as Aleve (naproxen) if you have no contraindications to take it.

Question 3

i have severe coccyx pain specially if i set .. it is severe ? why?

Accepted Answer

Coccydynia: Coccydynia literally means pain coming from the tailbone and its cause is not known.  Because the condition responds exceptionally well to an injection of cortisone directly into the coccyx and because cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it is felt the condition may be from an inflammation of the coccyx.  Consider being seen, thank you for your question.

Question 4

severe coccyx pain, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Various things: Using a donut shaped cushion can relieve pressure on the area when sitting. A sitz bath (a device you can get from a drug store or medical supply) can be used on your toilet to circulate warm water in the area, and it can be soothing. Over the counter pain relievers may help. If simple measures fail, see your primary. You may needs testing. Pain is this area is a challenge.

Question 5

what can be done for severe coccyx pain  ?

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Coccyx pain: You should be evaluated by your doctor.  Severe coccyx pain may be due to a number of reasons including injury, fracture, or a tumor. It would be advisable to see your doctor and be properly evaluated.

Question 6

what to do about severe coccyx pain after a fall?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice: Falls can cause severe pain, but more often than not, this pain is related to bruising. Less commonly, the coccyx can be broken (fracture), though treatment is similar. Avoid pressure on the area, ice as able, and allow your body to heal itself. Donut hole cushions can be helpful to allow sitting on hard surfaces.

Question 7

i have severe coccyx pain from sitting on plane. any remedy?

Accepted Answer

Doughnut pad: The best and easiest treatment is to use a doughnut pad to relieve pressure on your coccyx.  If this fails to relieve your pain, you should be seen for an examination.

Question 8

i have sudden onset sacral/coccyx pain. it is quite severe. could this be from my ra? i have had no trauma to the area

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Ra can affect the sacro-iliac joints & cause pain, but u may have developed osteoarthritis (wear-&-tear of cartilage lining joint) in these weight-bearing joints. Discuss new pain with your rheumatologist. If meds r controlling RA well in other joints, RA flare in sacrum seems unlikely; oa seems more likely.

Question 9

what do i do about the coccyx pain (tailbone pain) i am suffering from?

Accepted Answer

Tail bone pain: Avoid any further trauma by sitting on a hardsurface.Use an inflatable ring when sitting on hardsurfaces.Taking warm seatbaths will help with pelvic organs congestion, avoid constipation, take otc medications.When pain is intense local infiltration of the area will. Help, olso manipulation of the sacroccoxygeal joint may be of benefict. Dr seni.

Question 10

what is the usual treamnt for coccyx pain?

Accepted Answer

Several: Avoiding direct pressure on the coccyx.  Use a pillow with a cut out.  Anti-inflammatories.  Decreasing/avoid exercise.  If pain doesn't improve, see your physician.

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