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pain in my tailbone

Sent to Health Experts June 12 08:03 PM

I have had terrible pain in my tailbone for several weeks now it hurts to sit or to stand up I have also had pain in my elbow and i cant pick anything up any longer with my left hand i have no strenght could this be related and could the pain in my tailbone be serious

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June 13 9:50 AM (13 hours and 47 minutes and 1 second later)
         
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HI...

These conditions could be related. Have you fallen or suffered a trauma? That would explain much. Either way, please make an appointment with an Orthopaedist (bone DR) as soon as possible.   There could be something serious such as Lupus going on, or some type of inflammitory response such as arthritis going on. I hope you feel better.

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The Paramedic Lady
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June 13 9:48 PM (11 hours and 57 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Reply to Delores Casso's Post: Thank You I will I havent fallen or anything. I just woke up one day like this
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June 13 9:53 PM (4 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Since you haven't fallen, your best course of action would be to go an Orthopaedist. It sounds like you have some type of inflammitory response going on to be hurting in your joints like you are. To be losing strength is also not a good sign. While it's not an emergency, it is best that you make an appointment as soon as possible. Hope that helps and feel better soon!

Stay Well & Healthy,
The Paramedic Lady
Delores Casso -- Paramedic (EMT) -- 100% Positive Feedback on 28 Health Accepts
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June 13 10:45 PM (52 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Reply to Delores Casso's Post: Thank you for your quick answer. I will seek medical attention soon. I should not be hurting like I do I am only 45 and very active
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June 14 7:48 AM (9 hours and 2 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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Yes...especially with no injury, you are right, you should absolutely be pain free. Our bodies are wonderful machines, they tell us when something is wrong, and pain is the first indicator. The Dr will probably do blood work to check for Lupus and Arthritis, then perhaps X-rays and a bone scan. Healing thoughts and prayers are sent your way!

Stay Well & Healthy,
The Paramedic Lady
Delores Casso -- Paramedic (EMT) -- 100% Positive Feedback on 28 Health Accepts
Paramedic, Family Practice, OB, GYN, Internal Med. ER
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