Who has had broken ribs?

satanboy said:
try giving birth


:p
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Yeah, that's clearly not fun but, damaged ribs hurt a lot and for about 3 months. When I had my damage sternum I could feel bits clicking against each other when I breathed.

The worst pain I ever experienced was when I dropped the narrow end of a piece of vibracrete(sp?) wall on the tip of my finger. I was up all night literally crying from pain.
 
I've had some broken ribs (some fractured, some totally broken) from spur before, tasted just the same tho :p
 
biometrics said:
I've had ribs dislocate from the cartilage by the base of the sternum. Painful. Had to sleep with cushions on both side to try avoid turning while sleeping.
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hmm did the doc pop it back into place.
I have found I have the abilty to "crack" my ribs from the cartilage like people crack thier knuckles and the cartilage in my nose too.

biometrics said:
Getting smacked in the chest by a boogie board.
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It's a body board unless you dancing on it in the 70's.
 
SYNERGY said:
Starts off a bit slow...

Its great thou. Definitely watch it!.
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Yeah, I thought the same. After watching the first two episodes, I was a bit underwhelmed. But it turned out to be a great series. Waiting for season 3 to air.
 
Ok, back on topic please. I'm using Neurofen as a painkiller, which works ok. Even with the prescribed dosage , it is giving me the trots. Any other viable alternatives?
 
Not an option, I still need to be at work. Is there no other over the counter alternative?
 
Gerhardva said:
Not an option, I still need to be at work. Is there no other over the counter alternative?
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You will still be able to work with Tramacet on its own. Lasts about 5-7 hours.

Edit: I normally take that when I develop a Migraine.

Not sure how effective it will be with broken ribs...
 
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Gerhardva said:
Ok, back on topic please. I'm using Neurofen as a painkiller, which works ok. Even with the prescribed dosage , it is giving me the trots. Any other viable alternatives?
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Lollipops. That way you stop complaining.
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But seriously - why don't you ask your doctor - they probably don't want t give you anything strong to stop you from accidentally aggravating it.
 
Mybulen worker best for me. I think it's the strongest over the counter painkiller that doesn't require a prescription.
 
Gerhardva said:
Maybe I must try sleeping in a chair as well. Lying down in bed is ok, but turning in your sleep is pure agony, and then you wake up.
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Yep I had the same issue. What I did is lie on the couch with my back propped up in a sitting position. Slept like that for 2 weeks as the bed was simply too painful!
 
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