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I lost a lot of weight and now my tailbone hurts when sitting. i use the wedge pillow, my dr says just take an advil (ibuprofen)? it has been like this for a year

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Dr. David Lundin answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Coccyx pain : Your pain is common for people who are very thin and can be helped by sitting on a gel donut.

Answered 12/8/2017

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Let me help you: Patients with coccydynia are advised to use a well-padded seat when sitting or air donut and avoid long periodsof setting, keep bowel soft, use sits bath every day, antiinflammation and pain medications can relieve symptoms. Some patients with persistent coccydynia are treated with local cortisone injection. Rarely the problem require surgery.

Answered 12/31/2022

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