Yesterday I found out this is me. ^ I have a fracture of the Coccyx. :-( Apparently it happened 2 weeks ago when I was making a quick decent down Mt. Missouri. 4 of us slid down on a very steep slope of loose rock of all sizes. I was scooting down fast on my butt & bracing my slide the best I could with my hands. However, there was trauma to my back-end evidenced by holes in my tights & a very black, blue & purple butt. It didn't stop me from continuing our vacation fun & hiking more 14ers!! Even with a constant dull pain while in Colorado I figured it made sense considering.
It was on our 12 hour drive home that I really noticed how much I was having a hard time sitting. And since being home any sitting at the computer or in the car is difficult. I had a Monday appointment with my primary care doctor, they took x-rays & I found out yesterday there is a fracture. The good news is no bones are displaced! I can do swimming, yoga & hiking if it doesn't make the pain worse. No biking allowed & I need to take pressure off sitting by using a Coccyx cushion (purchased that today). Full healing can be 2-3 months but should gradually feel better & be able to do more. It's a crazy bummer but it certainly could have been worse. :-/
Glad you got your Coccyx cushion (donut)...hope it makes sitting better for you...yes it could have been worse, but so thankful it wasn't!
ReplyDeleteThe cushion definitely helps with sitting in the car and at home. Glad for that!
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