NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s) for Tailbone Pain. NSAIDs are medications commonly taken by mouth to decrease pain, inflammation, fever, etc. NSAIDs may cause stomach/intestinal ulcers and associated internal gastrointestinal bleeding. Examples of NSAIDs include traditional NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) and newer versions (such as Celecoxib, brand name: Celebrex).All NSAIDs in the USA carry a […]

Free Pelvic Pain Lecture by Robert J Echenberg, MD

Free Pelvic Pain Lecture on Zoom! Date: Friday, January 22, 2021, at 7:00 PM, eastern time

Speaker: Robert J Echenberg, M.D., FACOG Founder, The Echenberg Institute for Pelvic & Sexual Pain

Topic: “Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Pelvic, Genital, and Sexual Pain Disorders”

RSVP: There is a max of 100 attendees for this event. […]

Does the Middle Cluneal Nerve Cause Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain?

I recently watched a video about the middle cluneal nerve as a possible cause of coccyx pain, tailbone pain, coccydynia.

I think that this is possible, but probably very uncommon.

I sometimes treat cluneal nerve pain. It is relatively common to have pain from the SUPERIOR cluneal nerve after bone is harvested from the iliac […]

Free Book on Tailbone Pain, Coccyx Pain, Coccydynia, November 14-15, 2020

In recognition of the 3rd Annual“Tailbone Pain Awareness Day” which will be November 15, 2020…

This eBook is Free on Amazon worldwide: Nov. 14-15, 2020, Pacific Time.

“Tailbone Pain Relief Now! Causes and Treatments for Your Sore or Injured Coccyx” by Patrick M. Foye, M.D., Director of the Coccyx Pain Center at Rutgers New Jersey […]

Facebook Live for Tailbone Pain Awareness Day, November 15, 2020

What: Get live answers to your questions about coccyx pain. Why: In honor of “Tailbone Pain Awareness Day” 2020. When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at 11:00 AM, eastern time. Who: Questions answered by Patrick Foye, M.D., Director of the Tailbone Pain Center, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Where: To Join: On Facebook, go to Tailbone […]

Tailbone Pain Center is OPEN for Telemedicine visits and In-Person Care for Coccyx Pain

The Tailbone Pain Center is OPEN for both Telemedicine visits and In-Person Care for coccyx pain.

During the coronavirus pandemic, we remain dedicated to helping provide answers and relief for people suffering with tailbone pain.

Prior to in-person evaluation and treatment, you will first receive a convenient Telemedicine visit with Dr. Foye so that he […]

Coccyx Book overview: “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” Infographic

Here is an Infographic showing all the chapters in the coccyx book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!”

#CoccyxPain #TailbonePain #Tailbone #Coccydynia

Infographic showing all the chapters in the coccyx book “Tailbone Pain Relief Now!” #CoccyxPain #TailbonePain #Tailbone #Coccydynia

COME FOR RELIEF: For more information on coccyx pain, or to be evaluated in-person at Dr. […]

Carmichael Throne Chairs and Drummer Stools for Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain

A few of my patients with tailbone pain are professional drummers.

One of them recently told me that he finds the Carmichael Throne Chairs (more specifically their stools for drummers) to be significantly helpful when he needs to sit for a prolonged duration when drumming during a set for a live gig.

I don’t sponsor […]

Publications about Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, by Dr. Patrick Foye, M.D

Dr. Foye has published extensively in the medical literature, including writing medical textbook chapters, original research articles published in peer-reviewed journals, various review articles, and an entire 272-page book specifically about tailbone pain.

Below is a partial list of these publications.

Selected references (re: coccyx pain) from the medical literature:

Foye PM, et al. Successful […]

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Fracture of the Sacrum or Coccyx.

Here is a recent publication by Dr. Foye.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Fracture of the Sacrum or Coccyx. Dr. Foye’s Summary: Leakage of Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is much more commonly expected after fracture of the sacrum, rather than after fracture of the coccyx (tailbone). The reason is that the anatomy of the sacrum contains […]