Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to coccydinia (which is
tailbone pain).
Usually it is related to a repeated trauma, an infection or inflammation, childbirth, wrong posture, or a cancer.
Therefore, I would recommend performing additional tests to investigate for the possible causes:
- a pelvic
CT scan , examining this region of the spine and also the organs.
- an abdominal ultrasound
- some blood lab tests (
complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate).
Regarding the treatment, I would recommend trying
acetaminophen or
ibuprofen.
Some tips would help relieve or prevent the pain:
-Use a specially-designed coccyx cushion – these can be bought online and from some shops; they help reduce the pressure on your tailbone while you're sitting down.
-Avoid prolonged sitting whenever possible – try to stand up and walk around regularly; leaning forward while seated may also help.
-Wear loose-fitting clothes – avoid clothing such as tight jeans or trousers that may put pressure on your tailbone.
- Apply warm and cold packs to your tailbone – warm packs include hot water bottles and microwaveable heating pads; cold packs are available as freezable gel-filled pads from pharmacies, or you can use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel.
-Try laxatives (medicines to treat
constipation) if the pain is worse when you open your bowels – many laxatives are available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription.
Physiotherapy may also be useful.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Aida