Question 1

tailbone pain 6 yrs ago no injury. fell on it 2 yrs ago and injured it never broke it. past 4 mos very sore and feels something hard on it like bone?

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Tailbone: This sounds like coccydynia. There are a variety of different treatments that can be tried for this. I would suggest that you visit a pain doctor - make sure you also get some x-rays done of the coccyx and sacrum.

Question 2

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

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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

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 4

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 5

what can i do about coccyx pain?

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Conservative/aggress: First, you need a diagnosis: what's causing the pain? Treatment depends on cause as well as other factors. Commonly, it's due to injury. If it's fractured, surgery is an option, though osteopathic docs use more conservative manipulation techniques to re-position the coccyx. Sometimes there is no visible cause for pain. A good osteopathic exam and manual treatment might prove helpful in such a case.

Question 6

how can i relieve my coccyx pain?

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Variable: Time. Doughnut seat usually helps if you have to sit for long periods.

Question 7

severe coccyx pain, what can i do?

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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 8

what can be the main cause of coccyx pain?

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Usually injury: Although there may be other potential causes for coccygeal pain, the most common cause is injury, even if you don't remember a specific injury. As an osteopathic doc who does a lot of pain treatment & manipulation, the vast majority of coccydinia is due to minor & major coccyx injuries. Even sitting wrong can injure it - fracture it or simply displace it. Manipulation &/or prolotherapy often help.

Question 9

what can i do to ease extreme coccyx pain?

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Donut or pillow: A cushioned dougnut or pillow is the first line for most folks.

Question 10

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.

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