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tailbone pain I woke up this morning with moderate pain on my tail bone. it hurts to sit unless I sit leaning to the left. it hurts to walk. I am an insulin dependent type 1 diabetic. blood sugar controlled by insulin pump, carb counting and exercise. a1c 6.8. I did nothing to cause this problem. what should I do?
Hi ,I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Pain at tail bone - Coccydynia , is a very common problem related to posture, due to pressure of sitting on tailbone. Aim of treatment is to relieve pain and build up the muscles in hip region, to allow weight to be transferred to other bones. I suggest pain killers ,muscle relaxants , sitz bath( sit in a tub of hot water) twice daily , + Exercises for spine and hip muscles. Avoid constipation and sit on a cushioned surface for the time being. Hope for all the best
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What Causes Pain On Tailbone?
Hi ,I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Pain at tail bone - Coccydynia , is a very common problem related to posture, due to pressure of sitting on tailbone. Aim of treatment is to relieve pain and build up the muscles in hip region, to allow weight to be transferred to other bones. I suggest pain killers ,muscle relaxants , sitz bath( sit in a tub of hot water) twice daily , + Exercises for spine and hip muscles. Avoid constipation and sit on a cushioned surface for the time being. Hope for all the best