Question 1

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

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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 2

hx of broken tailbone 7 yrs ago, recently experiencing axial coccyx pain, especially after exercise. got an x-ray and it was normal.  what to do?

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Typically: Typically recommend a doughnut cushion to sit on to remove pressure on the area.  Can also consider a ganglion of impar block.

Question 3

can coccyx pain be from recliner chair?

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Yes: Recliners can change the angle of the coccyx and cause pain. Add a pillowor try a different posture in the chair.

Question 4

what is the usual treamnt for coccyx pain?

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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.

Question 5

what can cause coccyx pain with no reason?

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Coccyx: Consider injury, adhesions, inflammation, referred pain, infection, mass.

Question 6

what could cause coccyx pain without trauma?

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Few things: Few things like previous trauma, severe constipation or tumors, so if it persists go get it checked.

Question 7

what are some solutions for coccyx pain (18 years old)?

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Coccyx pain: You can try those soft doughnut cushion seats to sit on.  Advil (ibuprofen) for pain.  Look online for stretching exercises.  If not pain, see a chiropractor or osteopathic physician to try and help you.

Question 8

what can i do to stop coccyx pain from sitting too long?

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Donut pillow: Use a pillow with a cut out.  That will avoid your coccyx from having direct pressure on the seat.

Question 9

what can cause severe coccyx pain without injury or trauma?

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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 10

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.

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Hx of broken tailbone 7 yrs ago, recently experiencing axial coccyx pain, especially after exercise. got an x-ray and it was normal. what to do?

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Can coccyx pain be from recliner chair?

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What can cause coccyx pain with no reason?

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What could cause coccyx pain without trauma?

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

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