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A member asked:

Tailbone pain. it only hurts when i'm sitting or push right on the bottom of my tailbone or tensing my bum together. its been 3 weeks now what's wrong?

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You could have: Irritation of bone or skin infection over the bone. Have a doctor take a look at it for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

Dr Fioramonti agreed

Answered 5/6/2014

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