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I think i broke my tailbone. what can i do to reduce the pain ? is there any method to speed up healing time?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Pain: I have a personal experience with this. Took months to stop hurting and still i get pain getting up from sitting on ocassional. Cushions and anti inflammatory meds help.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I think i broke my tailbone. what can i do to reduce the pain ? is there any method to speed up healing time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Hadied agreed

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