My tailbone hurts horribly when I just touch it lightly...is this a problem that will go away on its own?

Answer 1

Could be a fracture. See your doctor.

Answer 2

Have you fallen? Tailbone pain is not a good sign, but there's not much you can do about it. Tailbones get bruised. Try to ice it, rest it, don't sit on it long. There's special pillows to sit on where no pressure goes to the tailbone if you need to sit for long periods of time.