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A 53-year old female asked:

I was told by a doctor that I have what is called a insufficency fracture of my tailbone. How can this be repaired? And how long does it take to heal?

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A 36-year old asked:

How long does it take for a fractured tailbone to heal?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Fractured cocsis or tailbone treatment? No better after two years

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A 24-year old female asked:

I fractured my tailbone 6 wks ago. Ever since there's been swelling above it/lower back area, 3-4ins in diameter. Could something else be wrong?

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A 59-year old female asked:

How important is rest and being immobile as much as possible for fractured tailbone ?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Ever since i fractured my tailbone 4 yrs ago, my back has been weak. If i walk and/or stand for a decent amount of time, it starts hurting. Even shopping for like 2 hours. Will this ever get better?

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A 40-year old asked:

How can you tell if you have a cracked or fractured tailbone after fall skiing?

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A 48-year old asked:

Please i would like help with tailbone pain. How to know if its fractured or bruised?

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A female asked:

Md said I fractured my tailbone. sent me for xrays to find out if I had floating bone fragments. said that could be bad. why?

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A 46-year old asked:

She has immense pain when she was bending over. Did she bruise her tailbone or fracture?

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A 34-year old asked:

How to tell if i broke/fractured my tailbone?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you tell me how long does a fractured tailbone take to heal?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can you tell me have i fractured my sternum/ribs/tailbone?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Fractured my tailbone a week ago.Started my monthly cycle today and the pain is much more severe.Is this normal? Why would menses increase pain?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Is it true xray of tailbone usually don't show previou fractures an the tailbone can effect the colon or intestines?

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A 29-year old asked:

Will a tailbone fracture prevent me from having sexual relations?

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A 48-year old asked:

What to do if I have bad tailbone pain could be fractured or Advil (ibuprofen) on the 6th day and now the pain is like 8/10, i just want use heat and advil (ibuprofen)?

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A 37-year old asked:

What would cause a stress fracture of the coccyx?

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A member asked:

Coccyx fracture .. Is manipulation a good option..?

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A member asked:

What does a stress fracture in a tailbone feel like compared to muscular pain?

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A 26-year old female asked:

I was diagnosed by a Chiro with hairlines fractures in spine/coccyx after a fall. still alot of pain 6 weeks later. Is this expected?

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A 41-year old female asked:

It's been 14 weeks since i fell and fractured l1, sacrum and coccyx. Should i still be in severe pain?

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A member asked:

Pls advise long term prognosis of fractured coccyx, dislocated (90 degrees to spine) for 33 year old female. Thanks !?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Can a broken or fractured coccyx cause any changes to your bowel movements?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Hi i fell on my tailbone about a week ago - no fracture. Since yesterday its been itching. Is that normal?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I went to care now for xray, unrelated they said my tailbone was broken but it was old injury. Can you tell from xray if broken bone is old injury??

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A 24-year old female asked:

I had a slight fracture in my tailbone early Mar '13. I have been feeling pain in the centre of my back since Oct '13 and it hurts when I cough. Help!

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A female asked:

Was diagnosed at urgent care with a fractured tailbone, non injury related. Bone density and CT neg. Why am I in still in daily excruciating pain/back?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Hit my tailbone about 3 weeks ago. Naturally curved tailbone that points inward. No fracture. I get lower abdominal cramping and discomfort. Normal?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Is taking naproxen 500mg twice a day for 2 weeks for moderate tailbone pain(caused by a trauma, but x ray shows no fracture) safe and effective ?

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