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Posted: 5/17/2003 1:23:49 AM EDT
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It took me three weeks, wrap your rib cage and restrict heavy breathing and your lungs expanding, this will help.
That is how I was back in action in three weeks. I know the pain, my condolences. |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 4:43:08 AM EDT
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Ditto on the 3-4 weeks. Avoiding the deep breathing and laughing in such will help the inflamation to go away faster. Try advil liquid gels (doc recommened them to me to reduce bone/joint inflamation), they work fairly well for moderate pain. 600-800 miligrams 2X a day is what I was told, but ALWAYS consult you doctor before taking medical advice on the internet [;)]
I cracked a few about 4 years back snowboarding, and then when I snapped my clavical like a twig. I know the feeling. Best of luck! |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 4:47:09 AM EDT
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It depends on what you consider healed. If you mean "pain free" then it can take a long time.
I broke three of them in a moto-x crash and it hurt to sneeze for years afterwards. But I was back to doing normal stuff without hurting in about a month. |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 4:55:03 AM EDT
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It took me about 10 weeks to get back to normal at work. Took the first 4 weeks off. I have a pretty physically demanding job. I hear you about the pain, it sucks. Can't get into any comfortable position and a good nights sleep is impossible.
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Posted: 5/17/2003 5:09:37 AM EDT
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I guess it depends on how often you keep coughing. No pun intended. Giving them time to heal will shorten the time but the more active you remain, the longer it takes.
nwatson's giving some good advice here. |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 8:21:38 AM EDT
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I can also attest that broken ribs SUCK. Stay away from friends, they may make you laugh.
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Posted: 5/17/2003 8:59:09 AM EDT
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It seems like an eternity
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Posted: 5/17/2003 11:21:22 AM EDT
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A family member says it gives a new
meaning to pain when you sneeze. |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 11:25:02 AM EDT
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Is it a cracked rib or torn carthlidge?
Both hurt like a SOB and are hard to heal. If you have to cough or sneeze try pressing a pillow into your abs to help relieve the pressure. Sgtar15 |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 11:33:00 AM EDT
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9 weeks, in my case (two times).
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Posted: 5/17/2003 12:02:00 PM EDT
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I fractured 2 of my floating ribs during my black belt test back in the early 90's. It took damn near 3 months to be back to my old self.
Laughing, coughing, sleeping, twisting and walking up stairs were painfull for the first 3wks. After that only sleeping on the my sides and sneezing/coughing hard hurt up till I fully healed. Last few weeks I did not notice any pain unless I was hit in that area with any amount of pressure. |
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Posted: 5/17/2003 12:09:34 PM EDT
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It really depends on what kind,and how much PAIN meds you can get your hands on!
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Posted: 5/17/2003 12:15:32 PM EDT
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I broke my ribs in college in a rugby game, and it took me quite a while to become pain free. There's nothing worse than sneezing or laughing when you have broken ribs.
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Posted: 5/17/2003 2:01:43 PM EDT
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Generally speaking, ribs will heal within 4-6 weeks, pain can persist for 3-4 months. I would not restrict deep breathing too much, because expanding the lungs will help prevent pneumonia and or infection. As well non-steroidal anti inflammatory medications (naproxen/aspirin and ibuprofen) can actually slow bone healing. I would use Tylenol or a generic for pain.
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Posted: 5/18/2003 5:07:02 PM EDT
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I got them exrayed they are broken not just cracked like I was hoping!!!
Thank you all for the advise/info and thanks even more for the lack of any good jokes on this thread!!!! [;)] BIG |
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