Very helpful, I have multiple fractures and the hospital did nothing but give me strong pain killers. This is what I wanted from the beginning. Thanks again, youre a lifesaver
Pressure bandages should never be used as it does not allow the lungs to fully expand, causing risk of pneumonia. Deep breathing exercises are essential and helps with recovery... Taking NSAIDs and applying cool compresses and alternating with warm compresses are good for pain management. Time is the only cure for a rib fracture... ER nurse here
HappyMsNappy Yeah, even a pulled muscle along a rib can FEEL like a fracture and hurt like crazy. I was in a squatting position last week, and reaching as far as I could with my right hand when I felt a very sharp and briefly painful POP on a lower rib beside my liver on the right side. At first the pain was just a local spot, but has gotten worse since last Wednesday when the injury occurred. I’ve treated it with NSAIDs, Tylenol, ice, heat, and various recommended ointments or rubs with little to no improvement in symptoms. It is now getting to where it hurts to take a deep breath. I’ve had a basic chest X-ray, and the radiologist didn’t see any broken ribs, but they can be missed. I’m HOPING things level out, or improve, as I’m scheduled for lumbar shots next week to see if I’m a candidate for a rhizotomy. One of the most challenging parts, is I am in between primary care physicians right now, and don’t want to go to the ER unless it is REALLY bad.
Last week I broke two ribs (#5-#6, left side) caused by a bicycle crash. I can't describe how painful it was, the worst pain in my life. I am taking prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxer but moving certain ways like laying down on a bed is still painful. The doctor at the ER said it would take 6-8 weeks to heal. Each rib is now in two pieces. Here is what I learned. For this type of injury, always go to the ER. You need an x-ray and a CT scan to really assess the damage. (I also needed x-rays for my knee, elbow and shoulder, all negative.) You need to see if any damage was done to your internal organs-spleen, liver, lungs, pancreas, etc. The doctor said that if I had more than two ribs broken, he would have sent me to the blunt force trauma center and I would have been in the hospital for a while. The doctor said that there is no cure except time-no bandages or ice packs. He read the x-rays and concluded that they would reattach over time because of how they were broken. I find that sitting up/down and laying up/down causes the most pain. If I am comfortable I feel no pain at all. But if I move, a debilitating pain may kick in. So I move slowly. But the best thing for me is to hold my left arm (the side of the breaks) tightly against my side (as if in a sling) and clutch it into my ribs. It doesn't hurt and keeps the pain to a minimum. Lastly, check my breathing. I was given a machine that I inhale into and it measures my lung capacity. I do this about 6 times every 6 or so hours. If I can't register above a marked point, it's back to the ER. I hope this helps.
If you have to ask if you have to go to the hospital -- GO TO THE HOSPITAL! Come on, at LEAST call the Ask a Nurse line! Wouldn't you rather be told you didn't need to have gone to the hospital than find out you should have when you didn't? It's not always possible to tell if you've broken or fractured a bone. That's why (say it with me) we have x-rays! And trained medical staff! BTW, this video was extremely helpful! I haven't had to deal with this kind of injury, but I was looking for info.
Thank you brother I have been dealing with this issue for 2 months fell off a ladder and landed on are arm rail went to the doc and have ripped muscle fractures and torn cartilage not the first time I had messed up ribs but this one sucks did your example and it helped thank you again OUT
Very helpful, I have multiple fractures and the hospital did nothing but give me strong pain killers. This is what I wanted from the beginning. Thanks again, youre a lifesaver
Pressure bandages should never be used as it does not allow the lungs to fully expand, causing risk of pneumonia. Deep breathing exercises are essential and helps with recovery... Taking NSAIDs and applying cool compresses and alternating with warm compresses are good for pain management. Time is the only cure for a rib fracture... ER nurse here
im experiencing a rib fracture rn so all i suppose to do is breathe right. but i move, lean and it hurts my rib is that ok?
HappyMsNappy Yeah, even a pulled muscle along a rib can FEEL like a fracture and hurt like crazy. I was in a squatting position last week, and reaching as far as I could with my right hand when I felt a very sharp and briefly painful POP on a lower rib beside my liver on the right side. At first the pain was just a local spot, but has gotten worse since last Wednesday when the injury occurred. I’ve treated it with NSAIDs, Tylenol, ice, heat, and various recommended ointments or rubs with little to no improvement in symptoms. It is now getting to where it hurts to take a deep breath. I’ve had a basic chest X-ray, and the radiologist didn’t see any broken ribs, but they can be missed. I’m HOPING things level out, or improve, as I’m scheduled for lumbar shots next week to see if I’m a candidate for a rhizotomy. One of the most challenging parts, is I am in between primary care physicians right now, and don’t want to go to the ER unless it is REALLY bad.
@@My03Tundra are you feeling better now?
How long it take for full recovery ?
@@kog2523 same here it’s have been 4 weeks how long it will take for full recovery ?
Last week I broke two ribs (#5-#6, left side) caused by a bicycle crash. I can't describe how painful it was, the worst pain in my life. I am taking prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxer but moving certain ways like laying down on a bed is still painful. The doctor at the ER said it would take 6-8 weeks to heal. Each rib is now in two pieces. Here is what I learned.
For this type of injury, always go to the ER. You need an x-ray and a CT scan to really assess the damage. (I also needed x-rays for my knee, elbow and shoulder, all negative.)
You need to see if any damage was done to your internal organs-spleen, liver, lungs, pancreas, etc.
The doctor said that if I had more than two ribs broken, he would have sent me to the blunt force trauma center and I would have been in the hospital for a while.
The doctor said that there is no cure except time-no bandages or ice packs. He read the x-rays and concluded that they would reattach over time because of how they were broken.
I find that sitting up/down and laying up/down causes the most pain. If I am comfortable I feel no pain at all. But if I move, a debilitating pain may kick in. So I move slowly. But the best thing for me is to hold my left arm (the side of the breaks) tightly against my side (as if in a sling) and clutch it into my ribs. It doesn't hurt and keeps the pain to a minimum.
Lastly, check my breathing. I was given a machine that I inhale into and it measures my lung capacity. I do this about 6 times every 6 or so hours. If I can't register above a marked point, it's back to the ER.
I hope this helps.
Remember that this video is 11 years old and treatment methods may have changed.
I feel very sorry for you. Just by reading your comment I can tell the pain. Are you any better now?
What is the name of the machine to measure your lung capacity?
If you have to ask if you have to go to the hospital -- GO TO THE HOSPITAL! Come on, at LEAST call the Ask a Nurse line! Wouldn't you rather be told you didn't need to have gone to the hospital than find out you should have when you didn't? It's not always possible to tell if you've broken or fractured a bone. That's why (say it with me) we have x-rays! And trained medical staff!
BTW, this video was extremely helpful! I haven't had to deal with this kind of injury, but I was looking for info.
Thank you brother I have been dealing with this issue for 2 months fell off a ladder and landed on are arm rail went to the doc and have ripped muscle fractures and torn cartilage not the first time I had messed up ribs but this one sucks did your example and it helped thank you again OUT
How do i stretch out a sight fracture that didn't heal right? There's slight flaring
A PT suggested to "NOT" use compressed bandages.
Why do you suggest this?
Still an awesome video. Thanks a lot.
just to hold the ice bag i think.
This is outdated info. You do not place compression bandages on rib fractures.
How come you haven't replied to any of the comments?
Just asking. No offense intended.
Very Informative..
thanks..reallyhelped my grandmum
why dont you actually show us instead of telling us because one day we might need to actually do this to a person
Thanks
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I think I broke my ribs by tackling my brother
thank you so much good video, however be careful cause he looks like he wants to punch you and you may end up with what a RIB FRACTURE
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probably useing that amazeing mustache.... seriously, at least a few people have died from that powerful stache
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