Cracked rib? - Page 2

zlicius · 01-26-2009, 01:33 PM

you need to go to the doc and get that checked, could be a pretty bad infection in there too

azoomm · 01-26-2009, 02:18 PM

This is one of those questions that has an automatic yes.

Should I go to the doctor? Yes.

Is it broken? Maybe, or maybe not. Probably strained or bruised. Definitely possible. Pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. Constant pain is certainly a reason to go to a medical professional. What helps... take an ACE bandage and tightly wrap your rib cage slightly above and below where it hurts.

Heal well and feel better!!

MILK · 01-26-2009, 03:20 PM

"Is it possible to crack your rib from coughing?"

Yes mam! I did it back in my 20's when I had bronchitis and refused to quit smoking. I had bronchitis 3 or 4 months and eventually cracked a rib from all the coughing. Hurts!!!

Papa_Complex · 01-26-2009, 03:23 PM

I said that I had heard of it happening because, oddly enough, I was just talking about it last Saturday with a friend who had exactly that happen to him last year. I'm with the folks who are saying, "See a doctor"

MissHell · 01-26-2009, 04:15 PM

Thank all! I have an appt with the doctor this afternoon.

OneSickPsycho · 01-26-2009, 05:30 PM

Doctors are for pussies. Just get really really drunk all the time.

ericr · 01-26-2009, 08:25 PM

So what did you find out Michelle? Or is it afternoon out there yet??? I can't remember how far behind you are

Let us know, hope it's nothing bad!

Angee · 01-26-2009, 09:33 PM

Hope you're ok...

I have cracked ribs more than once and "sprained" them too...hurts like hell. I had chronic bronchitis and a few bouts of pneumonia as a teen...

MissHell · 01-26-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericr

So what did you find out Michelle? Or is it afternoon out there yet??? I can't remember how far behind you are

Let us know, hope it's nothing bad!

Doctor said it could be a cracked rib or strained muscle in the ribs. He said either way the treatment is the same (pain killers). I did get an X-ray just to know which it is, I won't know for a few days on the X-ray reading.

I did ask about an infection, he said I would be getting sicker, not better - if it was an infection. So that's good.

01-26-2009, 02:18 PM	#12
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	This is one of those questions that has an automatic yes. Should I go to the doctor? Yes. Is it broken? Maybe, or maybe not. Probably strained or bruised. Definitely possible. Pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. Constant pain is certainly a reason to go to a medical professional. What helps... take an ACE bandage and tightly wrap your rib cage slightly above and below where it hurts. Heal well and feel better!! __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

01-26-2009, 01:33 PM	#11
zlicius Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Moto: Gladius Posts: 179	you need to go to the doc and get that checked, could be a pretty bad infection in there too

01-26-2009, 03:20 PM	#13
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	"Is it possible to crack your rib from coughing?" Yes mam! I did it back in my 20's when I had bronchitis and refused to quit smoking. I had bronchitis 3 or 4 months and eventually cracked a rib from all the coughing. Hurts!!!

01-26-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	I said that I had heard of it happening because, oddly enough, I was just talking about it last Saturday with a friend who had exactly that happen to him last year. I'm with the folks who are saying, "See a doctor"

01-26-2009, 04:15 PM	#15
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	Thank all! I have an appt with the doctor this afternoon.

01-26-2009, 05:30 PM	#16
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Doctors are for pussies. Just get really really drunk all the time.