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What can i do if my tailbone has been hurting for days what can i do to stop this horrible pain!?

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Dr. Gregory Carolan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

X-ray: Get an x-ray as you may have a fractured coccyx. While rare, this can cause persistent pain.

Answered 6/5/2013

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