Can I do anything to help a cracked tail bone?

Question

It hurts so bad! I can barely drive! And how long does it take to feel better?

Answer 1

this has got to be one of the most painful fractures someone can have-i'm so sorry you are in pain...

the biggest thing to relieving pain is to remove the pressure off of your tailbone. when sitting (this includes driving), use what is called a donut-any local drugstore should have it. it's a small inflatable ring that you sit on to help reduce pressure on your tailbone.

when at home relaxing-lie on your belly to help get the pressure off of your backside.

for pain take ibuprofen. 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours. you can alternate this with tylenol if it's not helping much. take 200-650mg every 6 hours but no more than 1300mg in 24 hours. you can alternate these every 6 hours as needed.

i hope you feel better soon

Answer 2

Ouch! I feel for you. One thing to maybe help relieve the pain is to sit on one of those donut things. It's like a small inner tube and it takes the pressure off your rear. Try alternating with ice and heat and make sure you get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Just take a multivitamin to be on the safe side. Your body needs vitamins to heal. Try alternating between Tylenol and Motrin. They are in different pain relief groups so you can take one then 3 or 4 hours later take the other one. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

This will sound silly but my tail bone was crack when I carried my son and the only relief I got was I got on my hands and knee on the floor . It takes the presure off of you tail bone. Give it a try hope you feel better soon Deb

Answer 4

It's horrible,I broke mine when I was 25,now I'm 52 and of course I now have arthritis there,a true pain in the azz,see a doctor,they may be able to take out the tip.I feel for you!

Answer 5

buy a donut!