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  1. Original post
    Memphis Mud
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    OK its been a year since the 5 foot giraffe kicked me in the boohiney.
    It has healed to the point that I always am aware of it, but it only
    really "hurts" after a unicycle ride of more than an hour or two. Road
    rides and giraffe rides hurt more sooner because I sit heavy in the
    saddle in those cases. This is generally the only thing that keeps me
    from riding more than 13 or 15 miles on the 29er. I can MUni long enough
    to exhaust my energy because I stop often (giving coccyx a break) and
    stand on the pedals more.

    A buddy said that with a strong enough hit, you can break that coccyx
    bone right off so it just floats around and therefore is easy to
    inflame.

    No, I haven't seen or talked to a doctor. I thought I'd check with my
    Uni-braintrust first.

    Should I:
    Consult a real doctor?
    Stay off the uni for 6 months?
    take plenty of Ibuprofen?
    have the thing surgically removed?
    Settle in, because I'll have to deal with it forever?
    Only ride MUni?

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  2. ChangingLINKS.com
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    Yep.
    The obvious choice is double up on the off-road riding.

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  3. One on one
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    I think that you should wait a little longer. After all it's only been 1
    year.
    Seriously, a doctor and an x-ray will probably let you know what is
    going on. Then you'll know if there's anything that can be done about
    it. There is the risk of the doctor wanting you to perform a unidectomy.
    (unicycle removed from your butt for the rest of your life)
    It's really good that you allow fellow unicyclists to help make health
    decisions for you. Good luck.

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  4. johnfoss
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    Doctor my ass!

    Let me rephrase that: "Doctor, my ass!"

    In other words, listen to us all you want. If it were my tailbone, I
    think I'd consider it worth a doctor visit. A doctor, probably and an
    X-ray are the only ways to know for sure what's going on. It might just
    be one of those things that takes a long time to heal completely, but
    what if it isn't?

    Meanwhile, for road riding, use a handle if you don't already have one.
    I can't imagine riding my Coker to work without the handle setup I have.
    Not just the built-in seat handle, but something additional. Mine is a
    Wyganowski handle, but any type will help, to give you an ergonomically
    decent place to lean part of your weight as you ride.

    Then take breaks as necessary.

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  5. cyberbellum
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    Naw, I wouldn't bother seeing a doctor.

    The tailbone is vestigal and only has a couple of functions. It protects
    the nerves that connect your bladder, rectum and sexual organs to your
    brain, and it holds a few minor supporting muscles in your hips. The
    worst that can happen is that there is a break that will eventually
    pinch that nerve and you'll be incontinent, impotent and walk funny. On
    the bright side, you wouldn't be able to feel the saddle chafing, and
    the adult diapers will be a little cushier than normal bike shorts.

    Your choice.

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  6. DudleyDoRide
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    My vote is that you should see a doctor & have it x-rayed. Get it taken
    care of before you end up doing more damage. Waiting a year after an
    injury seem like a long time, call your doctor.

    I hope that you will be riding pain free soon.

    Gene

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  7. grumpygreymatter
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    A doctor will likely tell you that the tail bone cannot be "repaired",
    since it is unlikely you will be standing for the remainder of your
    life. He, or she, will also let you know that the best way to minimize
    the damage is to stay off it until it heals.

    My mother broke her tail bone jumping off the back of a set of bleachers
    when I was still in high school. It's been twenty years, and it still
    gives her a little trouble. She doesn't seem to compain about it much,
    but that could be due to the fact that she's over 2,000 miles away, and
    we don't talk every day.

    Good luck.

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  8. andrew_carter
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    Quoted message said:

    Doctor my ass!
    Let me rephrase that: "Doctor, my ass!"


    Good one! 🙂

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  9. unibiker
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    Sorry to hear about this injury. My lurking (and riding) has been spotty
    at best, since the back trouble (which also occurred just about a year
    ago).
    GET THE X-RAY ALREADY!!! A year is too long. I waited also, and regret
    it. I'm now undergoing spinal injections, which by the way may be of
    some help in your case.

    Say hello to the MUC gang.

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  10. PopeSamXVI
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    Good God! See a doctor immediately. But then, that's my solution to any
    discomfort. I'm kind of a Hypochondriac (and I once played one, but
    that's another story). I should have to live in any discomfort and
    neither should you! That's why we have technology!

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  11. GizmoDuck
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    johnfoss said:

    *Doctor my ass!

    Let me rephrase that: "Doctor, my ass!"

    *

    🙄

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