Kim - welovegolf@aol.com
I have a story VERY similar to Karen including the approximate date she noticed her tailbone pain. I am debating the whole surgery thing myself but cannot seem to commit yet.
I wanted to mention that I was looking through a Harriet Carter catalog and they offer two types of seat cushions to help relieve stress on the coccyx. I noticed one of them said "As seen on TV". It's called a Seat Solution Orthopedic Seat Cushion. It runs about $15.00. Well, they just put an "As seen on TV" store in our mall so I went out last night and bought one. I used it to drive to work this morning and then at my desk in my office. So far it has helped a lot . . . enough to hold me over until I make the surgery decision. I know it will really help a lot on long car trips, too. So far, so good. I am going to give it a week and if it keeps working, I intend to get another to keep in the car and use at home. Right now, my primary need for it is at work where I sit for 11 hours a day.
I thought people with a similar condition might want to try this inexpensive, non-invasive option.
I would love to hear any feedback from anyone who buys one.
Thanks so much for providing us this site to compare our ailment.
By the way, if you do not have a store like the one listed above, the catalog website is www.harrietcarter.com. Here is a pic of the cushion: (they also have it in sheepskin). Note from Jon Miles - see also the cushions page.
Updated 2003-11-09