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I fell and hit my tail bone on the step edge. It ...

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I fell and hit my tail bone on the step edge. It really hurts, I was wondering if there is anything that I could do?

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February 6 8:19 PM (15 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Ice and tylenol is a good first step. You could go to the ER and get an x-ray. Usually nothing is done for a fractured tail bone and it takes time to heal. However, if the fracture is pinching a nerve, or cutting into tissue, they may have to do surgery.

I would have it checked out by the doctor for sure. If the pain is excruciating and keeps you from sleeping, a trip to the ER tonight is in order.

Kerry



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