displaced rib

[ruthann58]

has any one got any advice on the above

[jen78]

Hurts like hell as I've had a few now and I'm sure LoftieLotty as well as i've posted about it before now.

I go get mine put back in by an osteopath, expensive but it works if the rib is actually out of place.

I also have problems with the bits where the ribs meet at the front and back getting inflamed and the pain is horrible.

I can't take antiinflammatories so GP gave me some strong painkillers.

Sometimes leaning over can help a bit, maybe takes the pressure off a bit.

[jen78]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion645644.html

[LoftyLottie]

Ouch!!

Hi Ruthann and Jen. I second everything Jen says! At the moment, I don't think mine is actually out at the moment, but I am still in pain around one shoulder from the inflamation Jen talks about. It just seems to be an ongoing problem I am stuck with. It might be to do with my general arthritic problems. When the rib is actually out of place the osteopath works wonders.

Mine is worse in the morning - I think it's something to do with the fact that I sleep on my side and put pressure over my ribcage - but that's only a guess.,

It really is a horrible pain. :o(

xx

[ruthann58]

thanks girls for your replys did it on friday having a coughing fit this is the second time this year its a bit better today but friday i couldnt even blow my nose one the boys friends has lent me a back support today so that hopefully will help tommorrow