Question 1

is broken coccyx painful when sitting ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try sitting on a 'donut' and trying a NSAID ( ibuprofen)...see your physician for further treatment options if no improvement after fracture heals( or before). Best of Luck!

Question 2

is a broken coccyx fatal?

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Not at all!: The spinal cord does not go down that far, so all you are doing is breaking bone. It certainly can be uncomfortable as it heals, but it isn't going to kill you.

Question 3

what can i do to fix my broken coccyx and sacrum?

Accepted Answer

Coccyx/lumbar: circular support sold online or at local pharmacies

Question 4

on average, how long will a broken coccyx bone take to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: While it takes 6 weeks for healing of the bone injury, most people have pain for longer. This is a very sensitive area. Pain for 3-6 months is not uncommon. Using the donut pillow really helps.

Question 5

what to do if i've got a broken coccyx! any advice/information greatly appreciated on pain relief/healing time!?

Accepted Answer

Time: There is not much to do other than protect the area and let it heal over the next several weeks.  Use a donut cushion that will allow you to sit and take pressure off of the tail bone.  If the pain is poorly controlled with meds then an injection may help.  Discuss your options with your pcp.

Question 6

when is it safe to start therapy for a bruised or broken coccyx (due to recent fall and not x-rayed due to dr not believing it's important)?

Accepted Answer

Soon: The sooner the better. Even after a coccyx fracture, it is ok to begin a motion and strengthening program

Question 7

i have had a broken tail bone for 6 years. it started hurting again like it did when it first broke. what kind of doctor do i need to see if a broken coccyx? it keeps snapping more and causing horrible pain. really hoping someone can help.

Accepted Answer

Fracture coccyx: You could see a primary care and  get x-ray or the area or MRI, and they could treat conservatively with ice NSAIDS, donut pillow,. or could go to orthopedist who would treat similarly or if severe may inject  with steroid or in the rare event could perform surgery for unremitting pain .

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/fact-fiction-can-really-break-tailbone/

Question 8

i have a broken coccyx & bruised ribs. my stomach under my ribs is now swollen. is this normal. it is 3wks since i slipped in the shower.

Accepted Answer

Possible hurt muscle: It sounds that you might of injured the abdominal muscles however would need to ensure other matters such as 1)bowel movements ok; 2) no nausea/vomiting

Question 9

what are symptoms of a sacral or coccyx chordoma? is a pointy or sharp tailbone that protrudes a symptom of this disease?

Accepted Answer

Few symptoms: Chordoma is a rare malignancy of the lower sacrum, typically in male patients over 40. It is often associated with deep pain in pelvis/sacrum, and bowel obstruction due to the mass interfering with evacuation of colon. Neurologic symptoms are rare until late and include sciatica and bowel/bladder dysfunction. Tumors are slow growing, hard to resect/cure, and often found late in the disease.

Question 10

4 weeks ago had extra dural filum sectioned (coccyx ligament). tethered cord symptoms worse than ever. is a flare up during recovery normal?

Accepted Answer

Recovery: Some pain can be present during recovery but If its not getting better then call your surgeon.

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On average, how long will a broken coccyx bone take to heal?

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What to do if i've got a broken coccyx! any advice/information greatly appreciated on pain relief/healing time!?

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When is it safe to start therapy for a bruised or broken coccyx (due to recent fall and not x-rayed due to dr not believing it's important)?

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I have had a broken tail bone for 6 years. it started hurting again like it did when it first broke. what kind of doctor do i need to see if a broken coccyx? it keeps snapping more and causing horrible pain. really hoping someone can help.

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I have a broken coccyx & bruised ribs. my stomach under my ribs is now swollen. is this normal. it is 3wks since i slipped in the shower.

A member asked:

What are symptoms of a sacral or coccyx chordoma? is a pointy or sharp tailbone that protrudes a symptom of this disease?

A member asked:

4 weeks ago had extra dural filum sectioned (coccyx ligament). tethered cord symptoms worse than ever. is a flare up during recovery normal?

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