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Have started getting pain basically from my tailbone since i was pregnant with my daughter and that was 8 years ago. i can't sit on hard surfaces for very long because it starts hurting again. my concern is that after this long having the pain it has gott

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Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

See an orthopedic MD: You should see an orthopedic md for evaluation. You will likely have an MRI and may need physical therapy or other treatment.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Have started getting pain basically from my tailbone since i was pregnant with my daughter and that was 8 years ago. i can't sit on hard surfaces for very long because it starts hurting again. my concern is that after this long having the pain it has gott

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara Toppin answered

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