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Why does my tailbone hurt when i sit and then when i get up or sneeze?

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See your doctor: If this is not getting better with time, see your doctor. This can be a tough problem to treat, but proper diagnosis is needed for treatment suggestions. Your doctor can do that or refer you to a specialist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/1/2018

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