Had a small fall, but landed on my bottom-and I can't tell you how uncomfortable it is lying on my back, or even sitting in a chair or car--anybody had same thing?
2007-10-23 09:55:28 · 20 answers · asked by olivo 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Oh you poor thing!
I fractured my tail bone a few years ago. I didn't know I'd done it til I went to sit down a few minutes later. I nearly left a dent in the ceiling from leaping up in agony!
I can still remember how painful it was, so I completely sympathise.
I went to my doctor and got strong painkillers to enable me to at least sit down. I was on those for about a month, and after that I was pretty much ok on brufen.
I think it took about three months for the pain to lessen enough that I didn't notice it, but it still hurt if I knocked it or sat down suddenly. I think it was about six months altogether for it to mend completely.
You might find a special cushion useful. The one I used was wedge shaped and had a cut out section where the tail bone is. It tilted you forward so you were not pressing on the tail bone, and sitting was more comfortable. You can probably get them from chemists that do disabled equipment and things like that. I got mine from someone at work so I can't help you there.
Keep taking the tablets, and I hope it feels better soon.
2007-10-23 10:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Fifi L'amour 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Fell on my 'tailbone' (coxis) 3 weeks ago -still hurts like h**l! Anyone know how long before pain goes away?
Had a small fall, but landed on my bottom-and I can't tell you how uncomfortable it is lying on my back, or even sitting in a chair or car--anybody had same thing?
2015-08-14 20:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Painful Coxis
2016-12-17 06:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how bad the fall was, I fell on mine 3 times in one year and that was in 2003 then last year in 2005 I feel again. My doctor said that its going to be fractured for a while since it doesn't heal. You should try siting in a bath with the hottest water you can handle, I use to do that for 20 mins a day and it helped.
Good luck!
2007-10-23 10:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by Janice G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I actually fractured mine. Yep, it sure did hurt. There was only one or two positions that I could be without pain. My muscles were so stiff from being in the same position so long that after the bone finally healed, 6 weeks or so, it took my a while to rebuild the rest of my muscles. Stretching really helped.
So, only another week or two of pain for you to deal with. Either now, or after the pain calms down, start stretching as much as you can - only if it doesn't hurt.
2007-10-23 10:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I did something to my coxyx whilst sneezing when I was 8months pregnant and it was agony for months, then painful for years, then finally healed about 10 years later. I got a steroid injection into it, which helped quite a bit , i`d recommend that, but it is a very painful thing and will take a while to heal, I dont actually know yet what exactly i did to mine, but I couldnt sit on it for months!! Good luck!
2007-10-23 10:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by kidsprog24 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I fell 3months ago at work truck driving and really hit hard I was a cripple took off of work 6-8wks thought I was well went back to driving and started limping hips hurt just miseable went back to doc after working 3-4 wks and now he has me off of work for 2 wks,im walking though still lots of discomfort hoping to be back to normal .
2016-03-03 07:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Tamara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sit down? When I fell on my coccyx, could only stand or lie for weeks. Took six weeks to get back to work, after I had physiotherapy (in the UK). They do ultrasound. Suggest you check that out. I was also told to walk as much as I could. Hope you get better soon, it is so painful.
2007-10-23 13:54:37 · answer #8 · answered by steffi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can keep coming back. My mom fell on hers about 15 years ago on ice outside. She still gets twinges now.
Sorry - can't really give any advice, but I can at least empathise.
2007-10-24 06:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by Everyday's the same again... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did that once when I was learning to skate as a Carhop at sonic. Hurt like a ....beep!!! I layed on the ground cussing for about 5 minutes, and then using a menu board, pulled my self up. It hurt for quite a while afterward. Sorry to hear about yours.
2007-10-23 11:39:14 · answer #10 · answered by Crazy Lady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋