popped a rib??

lupin15
lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
edited 14. Jan 2013, 03:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hubby lent over to give me a cuddle.. he is not a small man.. :):) and then i had this pop and god awful pain in my left lower rib cage.. i have had this once before. The area is now very tender to the touch... is it possible to pop a rib? :(:(

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  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Indeed it is. So although you should seek medical advice there is very little that can be done. It still needs checking out though.I have osteoporosis and its a not uncommon for me to pop ribs just by coughing or even putting a seat belt on. Get it checked. Ask your really good GP if he can arrange for a bone density scan for you. That would then be able to tell you if your bones are brittle.
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    kellerman wrote:
    Indeed it is. So although you should seek medical advice there is very little that can be done. It still needs checking out though.I have osteoporosis and its a not uncommon for me to pop ribs just by coughing or even putting a seat belt on. Get it checked. Ask your really good GP if he can arrange for a bone density scan for you. That would then be able to tell you if your bones are brittle.
    No i have had a scan last year and it has not got any less have ostopenia mind you wonder if that is enough for it to happen?? Will have to be wrapped in bubble wrap at this rate :lol::lol::lol: Hope you are resting young lady??? :):)
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That makes two of us with the cling film. So opstopenia can also cause this. Flipping painful I know. I fractured a couple of vertabrae and now have bones like lace!!!!! Caused by the amount of chemo I've had in the last 8 years I've been informed.Sort of nodding off now...so yes resting.
  • Sparkys6887
    Sparkys6887 Member Posts: 58
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch that sounds painful!!!! What is osteopenia? I've osteoporosis and broke two ribs last April. It hurt to laugh, cough or sleep. Managed to work through it with the help of pain killers and lots of rest when I wasn't resting. Good luck and I hope it settles down soon.
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sparkys6887 wrote:
    Ouch that sounds painful!!!! What is osteopenia? I've osteoporosis and broke two ribs last April. It hurt to laugh, cough or sleep. Managed to work through it with the help of pain killers and lots of rest when I wasn't resting. Good luck and I hope it settles down soon.

    Osteopenia is the first signs of you leading to osteoporsis.. meaning your done density has dropped not not really low.. Got to be honest none of the pain killers i have are even touching the sides with the pain.. off to the doctors tomorrow or giving them a ring.. need some kick **** pain killers this time. Did this last year i think it was in the summer but it was nowhere as bad as this time.. hubby on diet i think or not leaning on me for a cuddle anymore.. not going through this again in a hurry...The only good thing is it has taken my mind off the other pains i have :lol::lol: no that is not a good idea either laughing... will have to :):) instead.
  • queenfan
    queenfan Member Posts: 563
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Does any one know how often you have a bone desity scan, I had one six years ago which confirmed osteoporosis & take calcichewtablets but know doctors have mentioned how often you have them
    Sue
  • Sparkys6887
    Sparkys6887 Member Posts: 58
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with your doctor and pain relief. When I broke my ribs I was taking 4 dyhracodine and it was taking me away from the pain. It was excruciating I really feel for you.
  • lupin15
    lupin15 Member Posts: 2,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    queenfan wrote:
    Does any one know how often you have a bone desity scan, I had one six years ago which confirmed osteoporosis & take calcichewtablets but know doctors have mentioned how often you have them
    Sue


    I am not sure because i have another condition i get sent by oncol as our GP is only allowed to send you once.... if you have a drop in bone dense they put you on meds... this is down to cost of the test. No doubt it will be different from region to region.. I would ask your GP
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