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I had pain in my tailbone for 3 months. at the very tip of my tailbone, i'm able to move a small "bone like thing" with my fingers. what's wrong?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Coccygodynia: Means pain in the coccyx bone, could be a result of sudden or chronic trauma leading to fracture of this small bone or ligament pain. See a pain doctor for treatment options. These hurt for a long time if untreated.

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Answered 6/27/2013

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