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What Causes Tailbone Pain After Sitting For A Prolonged Period?

I have severe pain in my tailbone after sitting for more than 5 minutes. this started in September after I had to sit in a hard chair for over three hours in a doctors office. Walking and standing do not bother me. I bought a donut to sit on and it helps somewhat but the pain is getting worse. any ideas? Thanks for your time. Eddie
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
As per your history is concerned please follow :-
1)Get a clinical examination by a orthopedic doctor
2)Tell him to try conservative approach first if failed then surgical treatment is the last procedure
3)try to avoid sitting in one place long time
It is called [Coccyx Pain]

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
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What Causes Tailbone Pain After Sitting For A Prolonged Period?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow :- 1)Get a clinical examination by a orthopedic doctor 2)Tell him to try conservative approach first if failed then surgical treatment is the last procedure 3)try to avoid sitting in one place long time It is called [Coccyx Pain] I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Kindly rate the answer if you are convinced.