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Suggest Remedy For Severe Tailbone Pain

I recently did something stupid with my grandkids. I took a ride down the stairs and my tailbone has been killing me. The last few days it has started really hurting in a in a v shape on both hips,lower back. Is anything I can do for the pain until I call my doctor next week
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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As you alluded to, you appear to have bruised your tailbone, or "coccyx." The first thing to do is to apply ice, in this case by sitting on an ice pack, 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, as often as you can. This will reduce inflammation, and will help numb the pain. Additionally, topical anti-inflammatory creams, such as Aspercreme, will help with pain. Finally, Naproxen/Alleve by mouth twice per day with food can help greatly with inflammation and pain. You will also need to find a good cushion or pillow to sit on for cushioning.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Tailbone Pain

As you alluded to, you appear to have bruised your tailbone, or coccyx. The first thing to do is to apply ice, in this case by sitting on an ice pack, 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, as often as you can. This will reduce inflammation, and will help numb the pain. Additionally, topical anti-inflammatory creams, such as Aspercreme, will help with pain. Finally, Naproxen/Alleve by mouth twice per day with food can help greatly with inflammation and pain. You will also need to find a good cushion or pillow to sit on for cushioning.