A member asked:

I fell. hurt my tailbone. i heard it can take a long time 2 heal. should i wait it out or go 2 dr. is there anything that dr can do or i can do 2 help?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ouchie Coccyx!: Not much can be done even if you broke your tailbone, except for getting a nice foam pillow with a hole cut out of the middle to sit on. Taking an anti-inflammatory like aleve 1-2 tabs twice a day (with food) for a week or two will help. You can also take tylenol (acetaminophen) 2 tabs every 8 hours in addition to the aleve if the pain is bad.

Answered 12/31/2013

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