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I fell on my tailbone while running down the stairs today and at first it kind of took my wind away but my breathing is fun now. but now the pain is s?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Might of: Suffered a fracture, an X-ray is a good idea...

Answered 4/9/2016

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