OT: I think I broke my freaking ribs!!!Just a few minutes ag

[zepman]

Damn I was changing a light bulb from a chair like an asshole and I slipped/fell and hit my ribs on the chair back. I am in deep fuckin pain and its right over my heart too. What an idiot.................Im gonna try some ice.................John

 

[Juggernaut]

Damn John, thats no way to start Christmas.......


Be careful man, with your back problems, you dont need anything else fucking with ya like that.

 

[zepman]

Damn, I can hardly breathe,its 4 am here and i DO NOT want to spend x mas morning in the e room What is the treatment for broken ribs? Its not like they can put a cast on them. I guess I got to take it easy and let them heal huh? I am pretty damn sure they are broken, shit. I will research online and see what my options are

 

[zepman]

here is what I am reading:Treatment options
Unlike bones of the arms and legs, broken ribs can’t be set in a cast. Treatment aims to relieve pain while the injury heals, which can take up to six weeks (in the case of fracture) and 12 weeks or more if the rib has been torn from the cartilage. Options include:
Rest
Prescription strength pain-killing drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Avoiding activities that aggravate the injury, such as sport
Icepacks may help to reduce inflammation in the early stages
Mechanical ventilation (help with breathing) may be needed in cases of severe flail chest.

Lucky for me I dont go back to work until the 2nd so I have some time to heal a bit............John

 

[anomaly]

you're fine, quit being an old whiney bitch.

 

[Tnjpekar]

you can tape yourself up if you really need to (pain breathing)
ace bandage corsett is just about all you can do. laying flat wont feel good after too long either.
just gotta grimmace and bear it bro
mojo going your way man

 

[Bob Savage]

I haven't broken any ribs but I've had pulled/separated ribs before and it hurts like a mutha and takes a long time to heal.

Get a ladder!!! Oh, and Merry Christmas John!

 

[zepman]

I haven't broken any ribs but I've had pulled/separated ribs before and it hurts like a mutha and takes a long time to heal.

Get a ladder!!! Oh, and Merry Christmas John!

Thanks I have many ladders I am just too stupid to use them and Merry X mas to you and your family Bob . Didnt sleep a wink last night BUT its not too bad if I dont breathe in suddenly or too deep, they could be bruised or seperated,or broken . I guess I wont know for sure unless I do the X ray thing and since the treatments are the same for any of those injuries , I prefer to hang out at my place today instead of Saint Joes ..................................

 

[Bob Savage]

Thanks I have many ladders I am just too stupid to use them and Merry X mas to you and your family Bob . Didnt sleep a wink last night BUT its not too bad if I dont breathe in suddenly or too deep..................................

Whatever you do, don't get sick. Sneezing/coughing and rib injuries don't get along.

 

[zepman]

you can tape yourself up if you really need to (pain breathing)
ace bandage corsett is just about all you can do. laying flat wont feel good after too long either.
just gotta grimmace and bear it bro
mojo going your way man

Thanks Tommy, Merry X mas to you all and call me later if you get any time sweet cheeks

 

[bill]

I broke a rib surfing once and they give you pain killer stuff but its important to get the drugs otherwise you could have issues in your lungs. Get help from a doctor.

 

[zepman]

I broke a rib surfing once and they give you pain killer stuff but its important to get the drugs otherwise you could have issues in your lungs. Get help from a doctor.

Why could I have lung issues? Is it because you have a tendancy to not breathe very deep due to the pain?I dont want pain meds, is there some other med that is important to my recovery? Thanks for the advice guys, John

 

[Zachman]

Damn I was changing a light bulb from a chair like an asshole and I slipped/fell and hit my ribs on the chair back. I am in deep fuckin pain and its right over my heart too. What an idiot.................Im gonna try some ice.................John

I will be calling to give you a hard time sprinkled w/ a little compassion in a sec.

Sorry to hear about this... Are you going to sue the folks at the Grace, Academy??? Sorry couldn't resist...

BUMMER

 

[Gainiac]

Damn I was changing a light bulb from a chair like an asshole and I slipped/fell and hit my ribs on the chair back. I am in deep fuckin pain and its right over my heart too. What an idiot.................Im gonna try some ice.................John

Im sending Vicodin and Heineken out to you immediately!!!!

Sorry 2 hear your hurtin, You Maniac!!!!
be friggin careful, would ya?? how the hell are you gonna stand up an play with those 300 pound LPs slung around your neck if your back is broken??!??? Stand on something more supportive. A Marshall cab, for instance....

 

[MrDan666]

Ooof.. thats gotta hurt!! I hope you feel better ASAP John, its no fun spending Xmas with injured ribs or ANY injury for that matter..

Try icing it down, and just get some rest.. if its still hurting really bad tomorow, then get to the Doc's bro!!

 

[SuperStrat]

I broke 5 ribs in a motorcycle accident.... I feel your pain. There isn't much you can do -- Advil helps.


Good luck man, and Merry Christmas.

 

[Meathead]

I had a fractured rib and it took months to heal, it was really a real pain in the ass, hurt no matter what I did...not fun.
Hope it doesn't take that long for you.

 

[* velcro-fly *]

Sorry to hear that man, hope you're feeling better.

Seriously though - I've heard that amputation is the only real option, you just need to decide which half you're going to keep.

 

[zepman]

Thanks guys, It isnt hurting unless I breathe real deep or lift anything heavy. Since I dont have to go back to work until the 2nd(vacation woo-hoo )I am going to lay around tomorrow and get some rest because I havent slept a damn wink since I did this(which was this morning at around 3 am)and then take it easy the rest of the days. NO more stupidity thats for sure......................

 

[Code001]

Hey John. Take it easy for awhile and you should be fine, assuming you don't go falling off any more chairs. Have a Merry Christmas and best wishes to you and yours.

P.S. It's a good excuse to make your kids do more chores for ya.