Painful, swollen lump at base of spine

[ReexPellOscic]

The title is pretty self explanatory. I have recently noticed a very painful, swollen lump at the base of spine (just inside top of bum). It is painful when sitting, lying on back or side, or touched, and it can be moved around when touched.

Anyone familiar with this?

 

[farahali525]

I had a friend who had a blocked hair folicle/ingrowing hair that gave out similar symptoms to what you describe.

But could it actually be your Coccyx you can feel? [link=http://www.coccyx.org/]http://www.coccyx.org/[/link]

Hope this helps
Alx x

 

[Lilac]

I don't think it's my Coccyx, simply because the size has increased in the last couple of days, plus it can be pushed around. I haven't had any injuries to that part ofbody either.

What did your friend do/have done to relieve this?

 

[Oueradstan]

well he had to have an operation to have it removed in the end. i think you should probably make an appointment with the doc to get a diagnosis.....all lumps and bumps should be checked out asap to get you fixed properly!

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[Zach N]

Hi - I think it also important to chat to the doctor about any lumps and bumps - is it sore?

There are many holistic aproaches that you coudl look at too - have you had any stress's recently?

 

[SassyB]

I have been under quite a bit of stress lately. Could this be a cause?

Today I'm researching some homeopathic treatments, because my life right now does not allow me the time that it will take to have survery and a recovery period.

 

[JacShaeaua]

I had an abcess at the bottom of my spine at the top of my bum cheeks

It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced! (I'm not a wimp!) You can't sit down, you can't stand up or walk and you can't lie down!

The dr told me I had a bruised spine but I made my mum look at it and cos it was all red and "looked angry" she told me to go back to the dr. Who confirmed the abcess.

Mine wasn't that bad (sure felt like it to me!) I was given extra strong anti biotics (they said on the pack that they cured all sorts of horrid infections!) and I'm sorry to say and be too graphic but it burst!!! And was not very pleasant! But was such a relief!

I would suggest you get your dr to look at it as some of them will need to be cut out or drained - stupid that an ingrowing hair could cause that - I'm not a very hairy person and I would never say it was "real" hair in that area anyway.

I hope that was useful!

 

[jess b]

So, after it burst, it has not come back?

 

[manx_sue]

Hi - it could be stress related - sometimes the mind can effect the body in that way - tp give us signals to slow down - this is deinfately what can happen from my experience - like the mind wants us to pay attention to soemthing that we may have been ignoring so it makes the signal really big so we can;t ignore ;-)

If you want to know more - please do ask ;-)

 

[Michael Grennell]

Hi there - sorry to hear about your problem. Last year my husband had the same thing from how you describe it. At the time we weren't sure how to handle it as we were new in the area and not signed on to a doctor (also he refuses to see doctors unless he's so sick I have to drag him there myself). So, we treated it two ways - firstly, hot baths with tea tree oil in the water (he also applied the oil directly to the lump as this tended to act as an antiseptic/anelgesic and stop the pain); lots of reiki from me. Within a couple of days the lump burst to his great relief, but we kept up the regime for another two days to check that no infection set in. It's not come back.

Afterwards he spoke to his mum and she said that there was a very common condition called "lorry driver's bum" !! which basically affected people who sit a lot ie office workers,delivery drivers etc. And that it's important to get it checked out with a Doc as it can get nasty and needs antibiotics or even an op to remove if it doesn't respond. She said my hubby was very lucky!

We think it was a stress related issue, also related to my hubby giving up smoking (all the poisons running out of his body and collecting in that area); I also have a theory about lower chakra blockages but for him this is a step too far! But in terms of a recurrence it would probably be a good idea (if you are into it) to check out the functions of the lower chakras (especially the base) just to see anything rings a bell.

Hope you get it sorted, take care, Sue.

PS Unless you've used teatree oil before I'd go easy and not apply directly to the skin cos it can be very drying - unless you have access to a handy aromatherapist who can help you out. A few drops in a hot bath on on a hot flannel etc would probably help ease the pain in the short term though.

 

[Triny]

Hi,

Occasionally I get a little tingle and there is still a little lump but no pain... so no I'd say it hasn't come back...

Have you been to see the dr yet? Good luck - let us know how you get on

 

[Da ProfessorX]

hi iv just had an opp to remove the same thing i have a hole at the bottom of my spyne and it very painfull to sit down

 

[Chriss0009]

Have you tried an " Egg Plaster " to relieve the swelling and consequently the pain.