Monday night sleep walking I fell on the radiator hurt my ribs and gashed my arm, I was in agony. Dennis wanted to take me to A & E, but I'd got an appointment with the resp. nurse next day so sat it out, she dressed my arm and the doctor checked my breathing where the pain was and said air was going in and out (at least I think that's what he said), he said I'd most likely cracked a rib or two so am in real pain. Have some Tramadol which helps a bit but tends to make me very sleepy.
Notice there is another Libby joined the site - welcome Libby. So not to get confused I shall sign off as Lib.
Hope every one is OK, very windy here today.
All the best Lib.
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Hi Lib, you poor thing (and sorry you've had to change your name because of me!). A cracked rib is excruciating and us copd suffers tend to hold ourselves a bit stiff at the best of times which won't help things; I hope you're feeling better soon. I don't know your age but did anyone mention osteoporosis at the docs? It's quite common with copd sufferers because of taking steroids. Am only saying this because I have it and by the time I found out about 5 years ago it was already at the moderate/severe stage. However, with treatment, it apparently hasn't got any worse. I've replied to the lovely comment you sent me yesterday separately on that particular post. Best wishes. Libby
Libby I wish you a speedy recovery, I have cracked my ribs as well and I know what your going through. Best wishes.xxx
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What would you do?
Painful ribs
Going out 
Flu and Pnemonia Jab. (Excuse spelling. )
Fractures of ribs
