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Went for a hike yesterday- not too strenuous. about 3 hrs after the hike started to experience severe pain locally in tailbone region.
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Analgesic: Take pain meds like advil or aleve (naproxen) and repeat as indicated for 3 doses. If pain persists see a physician
Answered 8/17/2014
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Likely sprain: Typically muscle ache from increased strenuous muscle exercise begin after 24 hrs, you may have sprained some ligament or tendon from the hike. While continuing Advil, (ibuprofen) use ice packs to area with rest for a couple of days and check with your doctor if pain increase or no improvement is seen.
Answered 8/17/2014
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