Tailbone Trouble

[Leonora]

Hi
I am a new member. I have been reading this site's entries ever since I hurt my back (2 1/2 years ago), now I would like to submit my back problems to see if there are others suffering with the same issues.
My back conditions have changed over the last 2 1/2 years ever since my horse bucked me off. The accident resulted in a fractured pelvis and sacrum. Both healed but left me with many back issues that have been hard to diagnose.
The newest developement started last May when I developed tenderness in my tailbone. I had been riding bikes but just for enjoyment nothing strenuous.
I had a colonoscopy and a barium enema both came back fine. I had a gyno examine and an internal ultrasound..fine. I have tired corisone shots in the tail bone and a nerve block. Hardly any relief. Now the pain has spread to my inner thighs up near my privates and around my rectum. It feels like I am sitting on a ball. The doctor who is treating me says that my tailbone has a retrothesis of more than 25 degrees and he thinks that is the problem, hense the shots.
Since the horse assicent I have had 3 MRI's all showing several buldging disks and mild stenosis. Right now there is a central bulge in the L5-S1 disk and one in the 3-4 and 4-5.
Through the years I have suffered with sciatica and numb feet. Both of those have gone away. I have been to many doctors who can't seem to help me. None have suggested surgery.
This tailbone pain only hurts when I sit down, thankfully, I still can swim and walk for exercise. Anti inflamatories do nothing so I am not on meds.

[KBear]

Welcome to the site; but sorry you need to be here. I wish I could offer help on the tailbone issues; but I have no experience with that. I'm sure someone will chime in soon with help.

[Justin]

Hi Leonora,

Welcome to the Spine Patient Society!

I'm sorry to hear about your fractured pelvis and sacrum and subsequent issues (in addition to your spine problems). This is by no means a diagnosis, only pure speculation (please follow-up with a trained medical professional): it sounds like you might have pudendal neuralgia without any bowel or bladder compromise.

Here's a quick read on pudendal neuralgia that might be helpful: Pudendal Neuralgia.

I've got to run, but I hope this is a good start. We are here to support you along your journey to feel well. :thumpup: