Well, the rib finally got the best of me and I submitted to my wife and went to the ER. The reason for the ER is that is takes up to two weeks to get in to see my regular Dr..
After some X-Ray's, I find that I've broken my eighth rib on the right side of chest in the front, along with some torn muscle. The Darvacet that is part of my pain management routine just wasn't cutting it so the doc gave me some stronger Lortab (sp) and Industrialized Ibuprofen. The L-tab seems to be working better and hopefully the Ibuprofen will reduce some of the swelling.
Other than the med's and rest, there's not much else to do. She said because of the break being in the front, that wrapping wouldn't do much good...so I just have to live it out. What a fun afternoon it was.
Till next time.
After some X-Ray's, I find that I've broken my eighth rib on the right side of chest in the front, along with some torn muscle. The Darvacet that is part of my pain management routine just wasn't cutting it so the doc gave me some stronger Lortab (sp) and Industrialized Ibuprofen. The L-tab seems to be working better and hopefully the Ibuprofen will reduce some of the swelling.
Other than the med's and rest, there's not much else to do. She said because of the break being in the front, that wrapping wouldn't do much good...so I just have to live it out. What a fun afternoon it was.
Till next time.
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