Injured Ribs

[pomtzu]

I had a cracked rib years ago, and there's not much at all you can do for it, other than to just be careful. I tripped over my blind RB dog when she wandered in front of me, and I fell against the kitchen counter. Big ouch. I feel your pain Cindy. Just don't sneeze - tha's a BIG TIME ouch!

[Taz_Zoee]

Mine is my ribs in my back so sneezing isn't too bad. Coughing or taking a deep breath is a task though. I can take a deep breath right now, but it feels like it's getting to the point I was at last Thursday where I won't be able to hardly breathe at all. I also hurt when I reach with my left arm. Which is proving to be difficult here at work. Reaching for the stapler and sometimes just the keyboard to type is painful. Standing at the copier hurts, I can't find a comfortable position that doesn't cause pain.
I've been trying to be careful, but last night I had to go grocery shopping. Lifted a couple heavier items to the cart and to the car. That might have done it.
Thanks Ellie!

[Freedom]

Mine is my ribs in my back so sneezing isn't too bad. Coughing or taking a deep breath is a task though. I can take a deep breath right now, but it feels like it's getting to the point I was at last Thursday where I won't be able to hardly breathe at all. I also hurt when I reach with my left arm. Which is proving to be difficult here at work. Reaching for the stapler and sometimes just the keyboard to type is painful. Standing at the copier hurts, I can't find a comfortable position that doesn't cause pain.
I've been trying to be careful, but last night I had to go grocery shopping. Lifted a couple heavier items to the cart and to the car. That might have done it.
Thanks Ellie!

What makes you think this is injured ribs? It could also be pneumonia. Back, breathing issues, reaching with left arm, all "could" be from fluid in the left lung.

[lizbud]

My first thought is, how tall is this woman anyway? Trying to picture how she could cause you a rib
injury with her hip. I'd visit the DR to check you out & maybe RX you a muscle relaxant to help
with healing, if it's just a bruse to the ribcage. Pain causes the body to tense up which in turn
causes more pain. A vicious cycle. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[Taz_Zoee]

I know not everyone believes in chiropractors, but I've been to one twice. The day it happened and then two days later. That is how I know it is a rib injury. He's broken ribs in his back himself, so he knows what I'm going through.

OMG, I am so sorry everyone. I am being such a rude person right now. I'm going to just stop for now until I can be nicer.

The girl is half my size. The issue stems from me not being prepared for the bump. She said she didn't even hit me that hard. It was just a fluke thing. Plus I already have back issues.

[Karen]

Have you tried wrapping an ace bandage around the ribs affected? That would limit the movement, but other than that, there's not a whole lot one can do about that! Have some extra ice cream or yogurt - the calcium is the excuse, you need it to help heal the bones, and indulging yourself might help you feel a teensy bit better!

I'll retract the offer of hugs from the other thread - don't want to reinjure you!

[Taz_Zoee]

Have you tried wrapping an ace bandage around the ribs affected? That would limit the movement, but other than that, there's not a whole lot one can do about that! Have some extra ice cream or yogurt - the calcium is the excuse, you need it to help heal the bones, and indulging yourself might help you feel a teensy bit better!

I'll retract the offer of hugs from the other thread - don't want to reinjure you!

My co-worker said the same thing about ice cream! Only we didn't have a flavor I liked so I skipped it and ate my friends left over lunch.
If I am still in this much pain tomorrow I will call the chiro. He may suggest I get x-rays. Or I might ask if I should. Tonight I had a sharp pain in my chest too. Will this ever end?!?! I need to clean my house but that is about impossible right now.