Good morning, I have a question about my tailbone. I fell almost 4 years ago on my tailbone, since then I have had discomfort and pain in that area. Right now when I touch that area it feels like pins and needles, is this something I need to have checked out?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Suggestive of coccydynia. Coccydynia is inflammation localized to the tailbone (coccyx) which seems to have resulted from the injury some 4 years ago. I advise you to : 1. Take rest to avoid re-injury to the affected area 2. Take OTC painkillers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen 3. Sitting on a pillow, cushion, or buttock support can help 4. Use a well-padded seat when sitting and avoid long periods of sitting whenever possible 5. If there's no improvement with the above measures, you may need local Cortisone Injection by your doctor which can potentially relieve your chronic pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali