2007-08-17 01:29:16 · 10 answers · asked by z3girl 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I have had several cracked and broken ribs in the past. ANd just had the airbag deploy in my car cracking a couple more. It takes 6-8 weeks before the discomfort completely subsides.
It is best to take an antiinflammatory, ie ibuprofen or naprosyn, though if you have GI issues you are limited to paracetamol.
Apply heat and take hot baths to sooth the area. And use a pillow to hold over the area to splint it when coughing.
2007-08-17 02:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had several cracked ribs and it was agony specially as my girlfriend didn,t believe just how painful it was, i think 6 to 8 weeks for the pain to recede.
2007-08-17 01:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 3 cracked ribs, took about 6-8 weeks, worse pain I've had in my life, childbirth is an 'itch' in comparison
2007-08-17 01:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rib fractures take a LONG time to feel better. there is a nerve that runs along the inside of each rib which hurts like h*ll when injured. try keeping rib cage tightly wrapped to restrict movement.
2007-08-17 01:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by luvlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I has a couple of cracked ribs and bruising. Sorry to say this may be a couple of months. Poor you, it is hell but does ease. Just dont cough or sneeze!
2007-08-17 01:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-26 00:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Skye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few more weeks, but you should be taking you painkillers, and if they don't work ask you doctor for something stronger.
However some people prefer to smoke cannabis, but i would not subject it because it it addictive, but is said to be good with painkilling.
2007-08-17 01:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be fully operational again about 2 months. i know ive done mine twice.
2007-08-17 01:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry its going to take months to heal !
2007-08-17 01:34:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont wait that to be triger my dear...go to your doctor for check-up...im worried for you...take care!!
2007-08-17 01:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋