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My surgery was on 4/4. I move between the bed, chair and couch downstairs. My tailbone is really starting to hurt. I sleep on a wedge and was doing awesome until last night when my butt/tailbone started hurting. Any suggestions? Has anyone tried sleeping on their side or stomach. My Dr told me I could as long as I could tolerate it

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My doctor suggested I walk even if it's just around the house. My surgery was 3/31 and my back has been killing me. The day after surgery I walked 1/4 mile then gradually upper it every day so as of yesterday I walked 1.75 miles. That has loosened up my back muscles. Try it let me know if it works!

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Thanks! I have been walking.

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I bought a "hemi" pillow. It's the cushion one uses after hemorrhoid surgery or childbirth. It takes the pressure off of the "peri-area", including the tailbone.

I had to use numerous pillows, but was able to sleep on my stomach after tucking this one here and that one there! It was worth the trouble to get a good night's sleep.< /p>

Feel better.

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Walking really will help. I couldn't sleep on my side for like 6-8 weeks.

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