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A 45-year-old male asked:

I fell off of a retaining wall yesterday, a out 8 feet, and landed on my lower back and left elbow. the pain is unreal. it is a constant burning sensation at my tail bone and is intolerable. i didn't sleep any last night for the severe pain and discomfort

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Dr. Katharine Cox
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Be seen: That is a high fall and you are in pain. You need to be seen in the ER for assessment and any safe and needed XRs. All the best.
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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein
Dr. Daniel Rubensteinanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Tailbone pain: You need to have this examined by a medical doctor or orthopedic specialist. Make an appointment or go to the emergency room of your local hospital ASAP!
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Dr. Stephen Southard
Dr. Stephen Southardanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Need to be seen: You could have a fracture and this requires an urgent in-person evaluation.
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