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A fractured tailbone (coccyx) is a break to the triangular bony structure located at the base of the spine. Usually the fracture is treated by minimizing sitting for long periods of time and management of the pain.
How do members experience fractured tailbone?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with fractured tailbone*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for fractured tailbone*
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A fractured tailbone (coccyx) is a break to the triangular bony structure located at the base of the spine. Usually the fracture is treated by minimizing sitting for long periods of time and management of the pain.
Common symptoms reported by people with fractured tailbone
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for fractured tailbone
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Compare treatments taken by people with fractured tailbone
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Got a question about living with fractured tailbone? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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