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I'm temporarily in a wheelchair and right below my tailbone hurts. could this be sciatic nerve?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not likely.: More likely a pressure lesion from sitting more than usual; can lead to a coccygeal decubitus ulcer, which is serious. Get this examined by your doctor.

Answered 11/8/2012

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