Ouch Lisa! I only did this once when I was a kid, fell on the ice. I recall it being very sore for quite some time, but then again I was a kid and all kids heal much more quickly then adults.
Be gentle to it for a few days and I hope it heals quickly for you!
I am sorry you are in pain.
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08-06-2006, 06:17 AM #1
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08-06-2006, 09:21 AM #2
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Well, it's no worse today, but still hurts like HELL. I'm fine when I'm not moving, but the act of sitting down and getting up are both killer.
I told DH I wanted bike the 1/2 mile down into town for breakfast and then see if we wanted to continue, it being such a GORGEOUS Sunday. Riding was "ok" when I leaned forward more than usual on my sitbones. He very considerately showed me a LOVELY 5 or 6 mile trip on a really nice PAVED back country road (no gravel=less bumping!), with moderate long rolling hills and beautiful farm scenery. I just loved it! Great route for gear shifting practice too. I have named that route "Sweetie's Favorite" now. We had SUCH a wonderful time.
By the end of the ride though, my entire sitting area was in major pain -both the tailbone AND the front girly parts from leaning forward to avoid the tailbone. It was just the right time to get the hell OFF my bike for the rest of the day.
My leg muscles feel great though, it was a perfect workout for the day for me.
I am relieved my pain is not actually worse today, that indicates to me that it will hopefully start getting better soon. Yes, I will take it easy, but it's a very difficult place to avoid putting any pressure on, I have found!
Thanks for your sympathies, girl friends!Lisa
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08-06-2006, 09:43 AM #3
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My sympathies!
I suggest icing it for awhile. 15 minutes morning and night. You may have bruised your coccyx and/or inflamed the surrounding tissue. Unfortunately, a bone bruise lasts quite a bit longer than a muscle bruise but time will heal it. I did it to my patella last year. I was able to move about comfortably in a week, but I felt some lingering aftereffects for about 5 weeks.
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08-06-2006, 10:19 AM #4
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Hi Lisa:
I'm happy that you got to enjoy a beautiful ride today with DH
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Take it easy, and rest your tailbone... (ouch, BTW)!
Heal quickly
Have a peaceful day!
Denise
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