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How painful is tailbone removal surgery?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Not very painfull: Like any other surgery you need pain medication after the surgery.

Answered 3/13/2019

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I have pain when i sit due to a coccyx deflection. Is it advisable for me to remove coccyx by surgery?

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Cyst near tailbone was diagnosed as a symptom for pilonidal. A surgery with stiches was done on the sinus. The cyst was Left on its own as secondary healing. I was told to go back for another surgery if cyst doesn't heal and it hasn't. please guide?

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Are movement and training good for recovery period after cyst on the tailbone surgery? It has been over a month and i still have a deep wound.Thank u!

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BURNING PAIN FROM TAILBONE TO TOES AFTER BACK SUGERY TWO YES AGO. NOT STOP. DOC DOESN'T BELIEVE ME ALL TEST SHOWS NEGATIVE LEFT FROM SURGERY..WHY?

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I just had surgery a week ago for a pilonidal cyst on my tailbone and have an open healing wound and wanted to know if sex can delay the healing process?

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