I had an MRI on April 8th and the report mentions disc degeneration, disc bulging and protrusion, and degenerative joint disease to the lumbar/sacral areas. No problems were found with my coccyx. So, I think the tailbone pain is radiating pain. My health care provider offered heat therapy and steroids. I don't see how heat will help and I do not want steroids because I'll gain all kinds of weight. The next option at some point is possibly seeing a spine/back specialist in Evansville IN.

I ride twice a week in most cases and I'm typically on the bike for less than two hours each time. My last few rides were pain-free in regard to my bike seat.

Couches are still my biggest problem. I sit and reposition myself carefully. No sudden moves!

How did this problem get started? Is it something I did or is this my aging process? I value exercise so highly and I want to ride and hike till I'm old. Is this going to result in a change of plans?

I'm only 48.

I do have the information provided by the MRI, but I'm still confused about the whole thing.

I sure miss the days when I was pain free . . .

Barb