Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Penguin99 on April 28, 2020, 04:02:43 PM
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Hi all, just wondered if anyone else has been experiencing coccyx pain. My physio said its connected to the menopause?? I'm not a professional but I can't see the connection. Basically since may last year had coccyx pain which would come & go but since xmas it hasn't gone away and has got much much worse and is so painful. I have a coccyx cushion, doesn't help, I've tried hot & cold, didn't help, prescription ibuprofen gels, still no help, I'm currently taking naproxen & zapain, I have been given tramadol but it makes me feel really sick. I'm limited with exercises as I'm currently waiting to go in for my 3rd knee arthroscopy ( that's a whole new story) . I've been generally in good health until my knee problems started just over 2 years ago now I feel like I'm falling apart. I'm going to ask if my doctor can give me a call on Saturday ( only day she works) and ask her for stronger anti inflammatories. Has anyone else had this with the menopause? I'm in my 4/5th year of menopause.
Thanks in advance :)
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Also meant to say, they always put everything down to weight, one of the first things they say, well I've lost a stone & half since xmas, hopeful to lose same again and it's got worse. Yes I'm overweight but not horrendously. I'm 11st 12lb now. :)
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Yep. Hormones. As oestrogen levels drop muscles may become lax = aches and pains. I had an accident on mine when I was 12-ish and it niggled for years. Didn't associate it with hormones but when I was constipated which equalled that time of the month ::). After my injury I had to sit on a cushion for months which was embarrassing. Have you a rubber ring to put your bottom into to relieve pressure on the area?
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Hi, I fell down the stairs from top to bottom 15+ years ago and pain was pretty much the same, I mentioned this to physio but she doesn't think its connected. I have a coccyx cushion, with the v wedge at the back, doesn't help at all, feels like it puts pressure on it! it's so painful, nothing seems to help, it even hurts when I'm in bed :'(
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Hi. I have bad coccyx pain. I have had it for 10 years since I had my last child.
I finally got an xray and cortisone injection after it was found to have fused the wrong way. It must have happened during childbirth. No doctor would take me seriously for 8 years!!! Now it's too late to mend.
On the plus side the cortisone helped immensely. You need to ask again. Ask for an xray to be sure. X
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Years ago this injection was done under GA under X-ray control to get the correct place. Means that the patient is relaxed too.
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I had an x-ray a couple of weeks ago, heard nothing from docs, I mentioned to physio and she said she had the report & it said no abnormal bony structures. They are treating me down the inflammatory route, but naproxen is just not touching it, she put me on meloxicam (didn't work either) for just over a week but I got terrible mouth ulcers so she put me back on naproxen with tramadol, but that makes me feel sick. I've gone back on zapain as I have this for my knee. It really gets to me sometimes, I just cry , I said to my husband, I really don't know how much longer I can cope with this, I do have a high pain barrier, but it's really pushing me to my limit. It feels like it burns as well :'(
Thank you both :)
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It's chronic. What we don't realise is how much the coccyx actually moves. How are your bowels? Constipation won't help.
Every time we breath, move, turn over in bed, sneeze ......... get an inflatable swimming ring rather than what you are using? The wedge may be too solid . How do you lay in bed, maybe a pillow under each bum cheek/thigh to ease the coccyx off the bed.
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Hi, bowels are fine, not constipated. I've just bought an Emma mattress, been using that since last week, before had good quality really thick mattress. I use a pillow between my knees at mo to help with that problem, it feels bruised so whenever its touched it hurts. Its excruciating when I stand up and hurts when I start walking, slowly gets better after moving. You would think I was 100 if you saw me getting up off the sofa and having to stand for a moment. Sometimes I sit on my hip with my good leg underneath, I know I shouldn't but I just need a bit of comfort. I will try the round ring and see if thats any better.
Thank you :)
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That's how I used to sit when mine first occurred. I was in a bad absoute agony.
Like I say, the only thing that has helped was a cortisone injection. It wasn't pleasant at the time and it was agony for a few weeks after. But it has has helped. I'm pretty sure it just treats the inflammation because it obviously can't correct my fused bone. Could you ask for an injection? Or perhaps get one through the physio. I had to go to see an orthopedic consultant for mine. I can go for another if it wares off too much.
Considering how much agony I was in, it doesn't bother me too much now. X
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CLKD mine was certainly not done under a general. Ouch.
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If l sit too long on a hardish seat, pain in my coccyx when standing up is agony. However, this does not happen all the time; it seems to come and go. At the moment, l'm in a good patch.
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One can request under a GA! otherwise how would 1 relax :-\
Also it has been known that that tail bone can be manipulated under GA to relax it a bit ....... worth asking for an Orthpaedic appt.
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Hi, I'm going to ask doc on Saturday but it won't be seen as an emergency so I probably won't be referred for an injection. I will definitely be asking for a different anti inflammatory. I'm sure there's stronger ones than naproxen.
Thanks all :)
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No, it probably won't be seen as emergency, but if you can get an orthopedics referral now to get you in the waiting system.......
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that was my thoughts as waiting lists are reportedly [yesterday's news] going to take 2 years to clear any backlogs.
Did U sleep?
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Hi, My coccyx doesn't keep me awake, my knee does because I can't get it comfortable. Roll on Saturday, I'm desperately hoping she can give me a stronger tablet. They did my xray as an emergency because I'm in so much pain. Just wish I could get a bit of relief for it.
Thanks
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R U able to manipulate the area whilst in a warm bath? massage the whole area from the small of the back downwards?
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I tried massaging it, but it's so painful to touch. I said to doc I can feel a lump she felt it and said it was my bone ;D but it doesn't feel central, it feels more to the left, no idea if that's where its supposed to be.
Thanks
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Have a look at how the coccyx is formed, it's the tail bone until evolution dropped it. ::).
I thought of you earlier when I pulled a muscle whilst removing a sheet from our bed >:(
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I wish I could go back a few years, no problems at all, it was great. I dread it when we can go on holiday again as I have to fit all these ailments in on my insurance! It will be as dear as the holiday. Sometimes I feel ancient with all these aches & pains.
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Chronic pain is tiring.
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Hi Penguin99
Have you thought of visiting a chiropractor? I have problems with pain in my tailbone and issues with my pelvis being misaligned. When a nerve gets trapped it can cause a burning sensation. Not saying that this is definitely your issue but it might be worth exploring. I have tight pelvic floor muscles which throw my pelvis out of alignment. I'm dying to see my chiropractor again, but I'm not sure how long it will be before it is possible.
Sheila
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I definitely had coccyx pain. It's one of the symptoms I monitor for whether my HRT is working well enough (also foot pain). My worst pain was when I would get up from sitting at break time at work; getting up after sitting on a hard chair. Oof. I didn't notice exactly when the pain disappeared, but I sure notice when it resurfaces.
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Hi, I've just started my physio but I can't do some of the exercises she has given me because of my knee! I did think about chiropractors but if it's inflammation will it help? My doctor is phoning me in the morning so I'm going to ask her for stronger tablets. No chance of seeing a chiropractor at the moment. It does wear you down when it's been going on for so long. Even when I lie in bed at night and my hubby cuddles up to me I'm always saying " watch my back". As soon as things are back to normal ( covid 19) my knee op will happen quite soon after so really hoping I can get my coccyx pain under control before then xx
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If there is a trigger point causing the pain then I guess it could cause inflammation. I had treatment for a tight muscle in my neck which caused a horrible episode of trigeminal neuralgia. The nerve was inflamed. I was so relieved to get some relief after seeing the chiropractor. I hope you find something that works xx
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Was the nerve in the back of the neck sheilasue? Nothing would ease my TMN - there is an operation if it's chronic but not many Surgeons perform it. It would be so severe that I would hit the floor with the sudden pain, I am sure that people thought I was drunk :-\
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One should not have manipulation if there is knee inflammation without diagnosis: any swelling needs to be examined and if necessary fluid drawn off to check for infection. [had your breakfasts I hope :D ]
Simple bending and stretching to build up the quadriceps muscle is important. The thigh muscle is the 1st to weaken if one does't do much exercise.
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Hi, my knee has a tear at the back so surgery being done to sort it (3rd time!) Long story. Doc is giving me some other tablets & amitriptyline to help me sleep, they really don't want to give me sleeping tablets and I can understand this but when your lying awake at 3/4 in the morning, it's no fun. I'm hoping these new tablets will help :)
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Why not sleeping tablets, it's what they are designed for :-\
What you been given in stead?
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Hi, They said no to sleeping tablets because its pain that's keeping me awake, and they can be addictive, ( am on opioid painkillers ! )she gave me amitriptyline instead, however after returning back from queuing outside supermarket to get to pharmacy, she didn't send the prescription for amitriptyline! So now got to wait until Monday. I'm just at the point of a meltdown. My husband is a 12 week isolater so I hate going out and go out as little as possible. I've just poured a glass if wine as I'm so fed up with it now. :(
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They can be addictive. If you are already on opioids .......... :-\
Your Pharmacy can deliver your medication, this should have been arranged anyway if you have an isolator. See your local Facebook group, many are helping out with medicines, food boxes etc..
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I spoke to the pharmacist and explained about my husband. I also said is it possible if I call when I get there, for someone to bring it to the door, he said it depends what pharmacist is on. I'll leave it until later in the evening and hopefully I won't need to queue.
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Not a lot of help there then! Have a lookC on your local Facebook page to find out if any volunteers might be doing prescription rounds?
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Hi CLKD,
I think the trigger point for the nerve that was causing me issues was at the back f my head on the left under my skull. When she pressed on it I could feel pain in the tooth that I had felt during the episodes of TN. She also released a tightness near my collarbone. The pain from TN is horrendous. I really hope I don't suffer from that again.
SS
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Hi, I know this is an old thread but I wondered whether anyone had any success in treating their coccyx pain? I injured mine 18 months ago and the pain was manageable but over the last 5 months it’s got progressively worse to the point where I can’t sit or lie down without being in considerable pain. I’ve seen a chiropractor but it hasn’t helped, and I’m waiting on a referral for physio. I started taking HRT 7 months ago and have started to think maybe it’s making the inflammation worse, but it could just be a coincidence. I’m just really worried that it’s just going to be like this forever :(