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Lengthy Periods, Severe Pain In Tailbone. Diagnosed Low Potassium, Ultrasound Report Normal. Suggestions?

I was wondering if you could tell me if this is anything to worry about. I have had vag bleeding for two weeks now. My periods are normally 3-5 days. I now since yesterday started having tailbone pain and it hurts to sit. I did go to doc on Sunday and they ordered ultrasound of pelvis and some lab work. Lab work showed low potassium and as. Far as I know the ultrasound is normal. Any suggestions?
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hello, Avoid sitting down for long periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone.
For traumatic injuries, apply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for the first few days after the injury.
Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce pain and improve your ability to move around. Do not take NSAIDS if you have kidney disease, a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, or are also taking a blood thinner -- such as Coumadin -- without first talking with your doctor. In that case, it is safer to take acetaminophen, which helps lessen pain but does not reduce inflammation.
You can purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface.
Eat foods high in fiber to soften stools and avoid constipation.
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Lengthy Periods, Severe Pain In Tailbone. Diagnosed Low Potassium, Ultrasound Report Normal. Suggestions?

Hello, Avoid sitting down for long periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone. For traumatic injuries, apply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for the first few days after the injury. Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce pain and improve your ability to move around. Do not take NSAIDS if you have kidney disease, a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, or are also taking a blood thinner -- such as Coumadin -- without first talking with your doctor. In that case, it is safer to take acetaminophen, which helps lessen pain but does not reduce inflammation. You can purchase a doughnut cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface. Eat foods high in fiber to soften stools and avoid constipation.