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I get a burning pain coming from my tail bone if i am sat down for any longer than 15minutes, how can i stop this?
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Coccydynia: What you are describing may be coccydynia, a condition in which pain emanates from the tailbone itself. It can resolve over time, a do ought hole pillow and NSAIDs can help. If it does not resolve, be seen and a cortisone shot given directly in the coccyx will usually take care of it.
Answered 1/5/2016
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