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Numbness to my tailbone-what could cause this?
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Numbness: Either direct pressure from prolonged sitting or a pinched nerve.
Answered 3/25/2023
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Varies: Numbness suggests a neurological cause, of which there are a number of possibilities; among them is a pinched nerve in the spine. I would not hesitate to be seen for a thorough exam and diagnosis.
Answered 11/28/2017
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