Cracked rib now!!

cloud9
cloud9 Member Posts: 385
edited 31. Oct 2011, 13:40 in Living with Arthritis archive
I leaned over the arm of the sofa and heard it :sad: Phoned G.P. cos not being able to bear weight on my foot I'm having to use my upper body an awful lot and it is sooooooooo painful. Going up and down stairs on my bum and getting in/out bath. She wants to send me for bone density scan nowas she thinks I may have osteoporosis. Think I'm falling apart!!!
Sue (Cloud9)

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cracking a rib by leaning over sounds frighteningly like that cloud9. Oh no, oh dear, please be careful with yourself until someone can check you over. Were you aware of this being a potential problem? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    OUCH that sounds painfull Sue , hope you dont have to wait to long to know whats what , please be carefull in the meantime x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch...

    Must be awful..
    Take it easy and i hope you feel better soon, don't be moving about too much..xxx
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  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No I didn't realise that I was such a high risk for osteoporosis. I started the menopause at the age of 38 which is apparently quite a sure sign. I've also broken ribs before, not quite as easily as this one but just as painful. It even hurts to breathe! LOL. Thanks all for your concerns. I'm taking max painkillers now but doesn't seem to be touching it!
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw,Sue, I am so sorry. You do definitely need to get checked out. At least something can be done about it.

    Yep, starting the menopause early can definitely be a pointer towards osteopororis.

    Chin up,

    Very fluffy hugs to you
    Elna x
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  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ouch cloud you poor thing

    I once had a fractured rib and that was soooo painful so I can Imagine what pain you are in.

    Sending gentle hugs (((((((((()))))))))) and hope that you recover soon

    Love Juliepf x
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou. You're all so kind xxx
    Sue (Cloud9)

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