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my tail bone has been painful for about 5 months now--it hurts to sit or get up

Submitted: 834 days and 23 hours ago.

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If there is no lump in that area or no type of injury. There may be some trauma to the joint between the coccyx and the portion of the spine directly above it. Which can cause pain upon sitting. This is known as coccydynia.
Here is an excellent site that can explain more about this. Which includes some treatment options. read here
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Answered:	8/11/2007

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834 days and 18 hours ago.

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Thank you very much--this helps a ton

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