I have been having severe pain above my rectum for about 3 months now. It starts hurting when I have been sitting for about 5 minutes and then it starts hurting more and more. When I push with my fingers on the bone area above my rectum I can feel the pain. I haven't seen a doctor yet and I am 41 years old. I can't do the correct spelling of the word, but I have been told that it could be my cosic or custic bone where I am feeling the pain. Can you please give me advice as to what this could be. The weird thing about this is that my fiancee has the same problem, he started with the pain first and now I have it. Please help!
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But it is odd that it has not healed yet.
Either you keep reaggravating it.
Or it is something else.
Regardless - GO TO A DOCTOR.
Yes, the poster above me is right.
It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of a medical condition called coccydynia, which is pain in the coccyx or tailbone area. This pain can be caused by various factors, such as trauma, injury, or inflammation. Here are some possible causes of your pain:
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Trauma or injury: If you have had a fall or an injury in the tailbone area, it can cause coccydynia.
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Prolonged sitting: Sitting for prolonged periods can put pressure on the tailbone and cause coccydynia.
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Inflammation: Inflammation in the tailbone area due to an infection or injury can cause pain.
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Spinal problems: Conditions like a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease can cause pain in the tailbone area.
To diagnose the exact cause of your pain, it's best to consult a healthcare provider who can perform a physical examination and may recommend imaging tests, such as X-rays or an MRI.
In the meantime, some tips to manage the pain include:
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Avoid prolonged sitting: Try to avoid sitting for long periods and take breaks to stand up and move around.
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Use cushions: Use a cushion or pillow to relieve pressure on the tailbone while sitting.
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Ice packs: Apply an ice pack to the painful area.
Let us know if you have any more info about this condition.