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What Causes Nausea After Falling Directly On The Tail Bone?

I recently fell directly on my tailbone with a lot of force while snowboarding. It has been 6 days and I am still feeling sick to my stomach. I have iced and been taking ibuprofen to help with the pain. Do I need to be concerned that I am still feeling nauseous? Also is it ok that I continue walking and moving around?
Mon, 8 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Coccydynia (or "tailbone PAIN") can and usually is an EXCRUCIATING pain that comes about through trauma to the base of the spinal column.

I would limit the amount of ibuprofen since this could be contributing to nausea and see if you can get an appointment with a PAIN MANAGEMENT DOCTOR since more potent medications are available for pain control at least through the first 2-4 weeks after the injury.

Nausea as an isolated symptom does not raise any red flags in my estimation. Pain is the mainstay of therapy in such cases. You may be able to switch to HEAT THERAPY now that you'd had at least several days with icing.

Again, I would limit ibuprofen since this can be rough on the stomach.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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What Causes Nausea After Falling Directly On The Tail Bone?

Hello, Coccydynia (or tailbone PAIN ) can and usually is an EXCRUCIATING pain that comes about through trauma to the base of the spinal column. I would limit the amount of ibuprofen since this could be contributing to nausea and see if you can get an appointment with a PAIN MANAGEMENT DOCTOR since more potent medications are available for pain control at least through the first 2-4 weeks after the injury. Nausea as an isolated symptom does not raise any red flags in my estimation. Pain is the mainstay of therapy in such cases. You may be able to switch to HEAT THERAPY now that you d had at least several days with icing. Again, I would limit ibuprofen since this can be rough on the stomach. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist