Bruised/Cracked Ribs? I fell and bruised my ribs and am in a lot of pain right n!
Question:
Bruised/Cracked Ribs? I fell and bruised my ribs and am in a lot of pain right now.?
Does any 1 know how long the seriously bad pain will last and whats the best treatment for it? I've been to the Local A&E and GP but they were all a bit vague and not speaking very good English. Just said take pain killers and Anti inflamitory.
Answers:
Many years ago - people with broken/.cracked ribs were told to tape them up. Nowadays that advice is no longer valid. The medical profession suggest that just leaving them alone to heal of their own accord is the best advice and treatment. Yes I appreciate you may have a lot of pain breathing - been there, done that etc, etc.
So what you need from your GP is a very good analgesic. Go back to your GP and say to him/her - DF118. This is: Dihydrocodeine (30Mg) AND Paracetamol (500Mg). You MAY take UP to (but no more than) 8 of these per day Obviously though, not all at once). If you drive or use machinery at your employment - then that is to be avoided because the analgesics will cause you drowsiness. In which case you could ask your GP for a Medical certificate (MED 4) which will permit you some time away from your employment to allow your ribs to heal properly.
Good luck Matey. !!!!