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I have had severe pain when I sit for awhile and then try to get up in my tail bone. Dr has had it X-rayed and was told it is Arthritis. That is hard to for me to believe since I have zero pain when up and moving about, working on the yard, moving things around, and lifting. My Dr. wants to give me shots of cortisone which I am against starting. I am curious where I go from here. I never had pain like this and have always been active working outside, helping others doing Church and home projects and never had problems before. Thank you
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* So far as symptoms narrated here, there can be nerve compression underlying tail bone or else.
* Before commencing steroid doses in form of injections, I recommend to discuss the need of an MRI of the region for more detailed focusing on the issue.
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What Does Severe Pain In The Tail Bone Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * So far as symptoms narrated here, there can be nerve compression underlying tail bone or else. * Before commencing steroid doses in form of injections, I recommend to discuss the need of an MRI of the region for more detailed focusing on the issue. I would like to assist further at anytime. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.