Trouble breathing..

[Kfamr]

Dont assume this is an attention seeking thread, thank you.


Ok, Well, My ribs have been hurting me on and off the last few weeks. Only my right rib.
I can't~
Take deep breaths
Laugh
Sleep/lay on my side/stomach
Cough
Hiccup
Or even sometimes move

Without it hurting.
Sleeping on my back causes me even more pain. It hurts my neck and back when I do.

I've been taking pain relievers.

It went away for a few days, then today it came back again. Have any of you felt this before? My mom thinks maybe I pulled a muscle, or it could even be gas. Sandra, you're in the medical field, right? What do you think of it -- Do you know what may be causing it? Anyone?

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Dont assume this is an attention seeking thread, thank you.

You definatly know Pet Talk has changed when you have to put this in the beginning of the thread....sad!

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I think you either sprained the muscle near that rib or broke the rib itself somehow. That's my $0.02. Whatever it maybe I hope it gets fixed and the pain goes away!

[slleipnir]

Yeah, i'd say you pulled a muscle or something..I had something like that after I was flung into a wall when horseback riding It hurt breathing etc..it went away after a week or 2..but I never really knew what it was..maybe you could go to the dr?

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
You definatly know Pet Talk has changed when you have to put this in the beginning of the thread....sad!

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I think you either sprained the muscle near that rib or broke the rib itself somehow. That's my $0.02. Whatever it maybe I hope it gets fixed and the pain goes away!

Yeah, I figured SOMEONE would have something about me posting it, I just want advice. So, I posted it in advance before they had the chance to.

And thank you, Laura, for your Two Cents!

[joycenalex]

among other things, it could also be pleursey, which is an inflammation of the pleura, the covering of the lungs immediately under the ribs or costochondritis an inflammation of the covering of the ribs. this can be a clinical call by a doctor, and while it's not a emergency, for your own pain relief, it should be soon, since home care hasn't resolved it.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by slleipnir
Yeah, i'd say you pulled a muscle or something..I had something like that after I was flung into a wall when horseback riding It hurt breathing etc..it went away after a week or 2..but I never really knew what it was..maybe you could go to the dr?

*shudders* The Dr. I'd go but I seriously hate having my parents take me as it normally costs *WAY* too much money for whatever it is.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by joycenalex
among other things, it could also be pleursey, which is an inflammation of the pleura, the covering of the lungs immediately under the ribs or costochondritis an inflammation of the covering of the ribs. this can be a clinical call by a doctor, and while it's not a emergency, for your own pain relief, it should be soon, since home care hasn't resolved it.

Eeep.. i'm going to look on the net more about that, Thanks!

[slleipnir]

-points and laughs- we don't have to pay to go to the dr..lol jk, I isn't lauging at you

I just don't like the drs..so I didn't go...-lowers head-

[Kfamr]

Pleurisy: An inflammation of the visceral and parietal pleurae that line the inside of the thoracic cage and envelop the lungs, pleurisy usually begins suddenly.
Cause: Pleurisy develops as a complication of pneumonia, tuberculosis, viruses, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, uremia, cancer, pulmonary infarction, or chest trauma.

[Kfamr]

Another quote I found that relates to what's been happening..

the pain appearing or disappearing without rhyme or reason.

[Kfamr]

Geez.. It even hurts when I have my music up loud.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh geez! You do describe the classic symptoms of an injured rib or injury to the muscules surrounding/the covering of, your rib cage, Kay. With a fractured rib the pain is quite severe and usually doesn't subside then return. Bending, reaching, twisting is almost impossible to do without SCREAMING!! Do you remember doing anything particularly strenous in the past several days that could have strained a muscle? I've had the same type of symptoms myself before, but mine originate from just under my shoulder blade. Taking a deep breath is almost impossible! Are you sure the pain is originating in the front ribcage? A pinched nerve in your back, shoulder/scapula can cause the same symptoms too! Lung infection or infection of the lining of the lung sac, can also cause such pain. Joycenalex described it perfectly. AND it could be gas!! Yes, what we officially refer to in the medical profession as a floating f---! For that, we recommend laying on your side to facilitate the passage of the "air!" Seriously, it does sound from your description that it could be an injured rib!! The only way to know for sure, really, if you have fx'd a rib, is to get it x-rayed! If it's still bothering you tomorrow, you should ask your Mom if she can take you to get it checked out by a physician! Symptoms like yours, suffered over such a period of time, should definitely be looked into! (I'm not a Dr...I just play one on Pet Talk...JUST KIDDING! I know how uncomfortable you're feeling; try and lay or sit quietly in a position most comfortable. Sometimes holding a soft pillow up under your ribcage or behind your back can lessen the discomfort. I hope you feel better, Kay!! Don't let it go much longer without getting it checked out, ok?? {{{hugs}}}

[bluekat]

oohh, I know how that feels.....I felt like that before when I was sick and it's hard to laugh without your ribs hurting.
I agree with Sandra, you should go to the doctor to check it out.
Well, hope you feel better soon!

[Kfamr]

Thanks everyone for their info.


Geez.. the worst part is not laughing, since I' CONSTANTLY laughing at school!

[tatsxxx11]

Ut oh..............I think we need to tell KayAnn to be quiet!!!
Kay, when I had major abdominal surgery, the WORST post op pain came from laughing!!! My friends tortured me!! I llived with a pillow jammed against my belly for weeks!