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First off I wanna say that I HATE going to the doctor unless im just sick, sick and not getting any better and I hardly ever get sick.However, here lately i've been kinda worried about a little issue I have been having. I'll be 28 year's old in 4 day's and up till June of last year I had been a CNA for 10 year's till I decided I wanted to be a SAHM to my 2 children. Well since maybe the beginning of this year I have been having trouble with my tailbone hurting me, it only hurt's when I stand up, it doesnt matter how long I could of been sitting for or where I was sitting (wether it be the couch, floor, computer chair) it hurt's. There are time's that it hurt's so bad that I hold my breath till I get completely stood up and it stop's hurting. I have done some research online and havent came up with much except for a possible bone spur?? I told my mom about it (I go to her about everything lol) when it first started up and she said it was probably cause my butt wasnt use to be sat on as much as it has been since I stopped working (thank's mom) and that over time it would stop. Well it has'nt. FYI: I dont just sit around all day, my kid's are 4 and 2 so I'm constantly up chaseing them or picking up toy's (doing what SAHM's do lol) It's just worrisome and painfull. My husband just started a new job so we have to wait for his insurance to kick in and as soon as it does as much as I hate to im gonna make myself an appointment, but I thought till then someone here might be able to sugguest something as to what it could be. Thank's for reading.
 

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Do a search on "coccydynia" and see if that fits. I had problems for several years and they mysteriously disappeared. It is very painful, I agree.

Good luck!
 

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It could also be something muscular. You might find a good chiropractor and see if she/he can help. Also, some physical therapy or good stretching exercises might help.

Stephanie
 

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The sacroiliac joints can cause pain in that area, too. A common risk factor for women is having had kids, which you do. The other common cause is diseases that cause types of IBD, which is likely my cause. Feel down the tailbone, now gently press to the left and to the right of it- any very tender spots to either side?
 

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I once had problems with a cyst on my tailbone that kept coming back till I had it removed. It hurt all the time, but even more so if I was sitting. I wonder if that could be the problem?
 

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The tailbone's medical name is coccyx (pronounced like cossiks) and there are about a million nerves connected right there. My husband has major coccyx issues that usually produce pain in that area and sometimes leg pain/numbness. It sucks.

He's had a lot of luck with his chiropractor, which includes deep tissue massage and then the chiro doing adjustments.

You can also get one of those donut coccyx cushions. Yes they look silly but they take the pressure off the coccyx area so there isn't pressure on those nerves which is likely causing the pain on standing.
 
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Originally Posted by strange_wings

The sacroiliac joints can cause pain in that area, too. A common risk factor for women is having had kids, which you do. The other common cause is diseases that cause types of IBD, which is likely my cause. Feel down the tailbone, now gently press to the left and to the right of it- any very tender spots to either side?
Yes it is tender on both side's. Even leaning up against something (like the bathroom sink) hurt's it. I have thought that maybe it was from having 2 complicated pregnancies. First one I was in labor for over 24 hour's and it was a dry birth (awfull experience) and then my second I had to have a c-section cause I wouldnt dialate. So I have thought maybe those were the cause of it. Someday's is worse then other's. Then I have thought maybe it was a nerve cause both time's that I was pregnant, If I laid flat on my back my left leg would go numb, so I thought maybe it was from that nerve being pinched still. I'm mainly scared of going to the doctor and finding out it's something worse then what I think. Thank's everyone. I've never been to a chiropractor so im gonna ask around and see if anyone recommends a good one in my area and try that out.
 

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Hi
. On my husbands side of the family they have a problem with the coccyx? Bone. They also get those Pilonidal (not sure if that is how it is spelled) Cysts on the tailbone and are extremely painful. My DD has one and it flakes up every now and then. We had to have it drained once.
 
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If it's a cyst would I be able to feel it? Or is like on the inside and wouldnt be able to feel it?
 
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I dont ever have that problem lol. This is kinda embarrassing and kinda personal (but hey most of us are women
) it seem's like it get's worse when im fixing to have my monthly cycle!? Maybe cause my lower back hurt's also when that time come's so it make's that hurt worse? No one else has ever had this problem in my family that I know of. My grandmother did have degenerative disc disease and I've had someone mention that could be it. Is that hereditary and could it actually affect your coccyx bone?
 
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Originally Posted by CatMom2Wires

That's a classic coccydynia symptom.
Thank you!! I read the information and it sound's just like my symptom's!! So now Im wondering if I should just wait it out and see if it goes away or have it treated. Thanks so much CatMom2Wires, I feel so much better just knowing that it's nothing more serious
 

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Periods make back and SI joint pain worse. Just go to the doc and have this checked out. Physical exam and imaging (x-rays to start with) will help determine what the cause is. I'd be very surprised if your first delivery didn't leave some lasting damage. In the case of the pelvis, SI joints, and pregnancy - everything has to shift to allow a vaginal birth. Sometimes this scars the ligaments (SI joints) and some women have problems with them stretching and not tightening back up. It turns into a long standing joint problem that can damage the joints over time. It's also incredibly painful and often over looked.

Of course bilateral inflammation in those joints are also the hallmark of a few autoimmune disorders. So there's the other reason to not just dismiss it as coccyx pain and not see a proper doctor for it.
 
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strange_wings;3055373 said:
I'd be very surprised if your first delivery didn't leave some lasting damage.


I totally agree. My water broke at 33 week's and I was put on bed rest till I was 34 week's and then they induced me. My son came out with a sore on his head from sitting on my pelvic bone for so long and not having any fluid to cushion him I guess. I had to strain so hard to get him out that most of the blood vessel's in my eye's burst. Awfull experience!! So no it wouldnt surprise me either if I dont have some lasting damage from that delivery. As soon as the insurance kick's in im just gonna get an appointment.
 

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Originally Posted by CatMom2Wires

Do a search on "coccydynia" and see if that fits. I had problems for several years and they mysteriously disappeared. It is very painful, I agree.

Good luck!
Originally Posted by strange_wings

The sacroiliac joints can cause pain in that area, too. A common risk factor for women is having had kids, which you do. The other common cause is diseases that cause types of IBD, which is likely my cause. Feel down the tailbone, now gently press to the left and to the right of it- any very tender spots to either side?
Wow I now have a name for my condition too.
Go to the doctor! It's very very very painful. Mine started after I had my son (few hours after delivery). ICE and lots of it while sitting. Don't sit or stand for too long. Stretch and see your doctor. I know and feel your pain.
 

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^But a particularly big baby (or if you had a small pevis) can also damage the
coccyx.
So you should be checked out, too. If it's SI joint dysfunction there are particular stretches and exercises that help. And if too bad, a couple other alternatives.


How long will the wait for insurance be? Hopefully not too long.
Try to be careful when bending and picking anything up, avoid anything too heavy if you can. Try ice packs for temporary relief. Keep moving if you can but don't overdue it.
 
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