I have been posting here every once in a while but mostly lurking.
When I started watching this NG I had seen a thread regarding new pains
in the coccyx area but can't seem to recall all that it said. My RRP
was in July of 2002 followed by ADT and EBRT the following spring and
summer. The ADT had presented specific SE's which I have posted
threads about and everyone has been very helpful. My last PSA and
check-in was undetectable so I consider myself blessed and fortunate.
What's giving me some concern is that now, after the surgery, if I sit
for too long a period of time my coccyx starts hurting. (I know, I
know. 'So, don't sit for so long!') I had heard that things shift as a
result of the RRP and that the nerves leading to the 'tail-bone' become
more sensitive than before. Whether this applies or not I don't know
and I don't consider myself a sepcialist in human anatomy. Has anyone
else experinced this? Is is a common thing or should I be concerned
here?
Thank you.
Chuck McClellan
Buttercup's Dad - 21 Sep 2005 20:13 GMT
I had pain in the tail bone both before and after the RRP in 2003, so I am
not sure if there is a connection. My primary care doc did not have
anything to explain it or to suggest to relieve the pain. One of my
coworkers, not a prostate cancer patient (too young) also has the same
problem.
That is not much help I know, but I would not necessarily think it is
related to the surgery.
Good luck.
David S.
> I have been posting here every once in a while but mostly lurking.
> When I started watching this NG I had seen a thread regarding new pains
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> Chuck McClellan
Alan Meyer - 22 Sep 2005 05:28 GMT
...
> What's giving me some concern is that now, after the surgery, if I sit
> for too long a period of time my coccyx starts hurting.
...
I don't know if this is related to the surgery or not. Some suggestions
are:
If you have a desk job, get a cushion to sit on. Be creative.
A doughnut cushion might be better than a regular one.
Try periodic back stretches.
Try changing your posture.
Try anti-inflammatories - aspirin or ibuprofen.
Good luck.
Alan
I. P. Freely - 22 Sep 2005 06:00 GMT
> "chuck.mcclellan" wrote
> ...
>> What's giving me some concern is that now, after the surgery, if I sit
>> for too long a period of time my coccyx starts hurting.
You may be sitting in a distorted posture because of your discomfort,
overusing muscles unaccustomed to the load.
I.P.
Steve Kramer - 24 Sep 2005 03:20 GMT
Probably won't help much, but I've also had the triple dipper (RRP, EBRT,
ADT), but my coccyx is fine.

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Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3cN0M0 Neg margins
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
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> I have been posting here every once in a while but mostly lurking.
> When I started watching this NG I had seen a thread regarding new pains
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> Chuck McClellan