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Post by johnnybandit on Aug 12, 2024 17:23:40 GMT -5
Back in the end of March when I had both influenza A and Influenza B that went into pneumonia and I got sepsis... During that time, I was coughing so much and so hard I broke my 8th rib on my left side... It is possible for anyone to break a rib from coughing. But I have had to take massive doses of steroid off and on for about 8 years because of ITP.... Steriods messes with your bone density while also making your bones brittle.
Fast Forward to last night.... I was eating a chicken wrap that I made with mayo and tons of black pepper... I got some pepper caught in the back of my throat and started coughing.... And then I felt a distinctive hard POP. and it felt like an MMA Fighter punched me in the Ribs... I dropped out of the chair I was sitting in.... Could not catch my breath and was laying on the floor.... My wife was in bed and asleep... I tried yelling but could not..... I laid on the floor for about 30 minutes... The pain did not get any better. But I got used to it enough to manage to crawl up the side of the couch and get to my feet.... I woke my wife. up. I was in my boxers, she had to help me get dressed then woke up the neighbor across the street to help get me in her car.... At the ER she parked in front of the door and got a couple of people to come out and get me out of the car and get me in a wheel chair.... They took me back almost immediately... And once they decided I was not having a cardiac event.... They did xrays and a CT Scan....
Well Now I broke my ninth rib on my left side..... And I re injured the 8th rib that had been broken before.... Plus I tore the cartilage between the 8th and 9th rib...
Fun times
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Post by cracker4112 on Aug 12, 2024 17:30:13 GMT -5
Damn Bandit, I hope you mend up quick. Broken ribs suck, I know first hand.
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Post by Tarpon65 on Aug 12, 2024 17:31:10 GMT -5
Dang Johnny, sorry to hear the bad news. Hopefully you heal up quickly, but I know busted ribs are a painful process.
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Post by johnnybandit on Aug 12, 2024 17:32:23 GMT -5
Damn Bandit, I hope you mend up quick. Broken ribs suck, I know first hand. Thanks... So do i.... I have broken ribs on multiple occasions. I would rather break and arm..
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Post by bullfrog on Aug 12, 2024 17:39:39 GMT -5
Is your cough just that abnormally strong? Or is there something weak about your bones? If the latter, have they offered solutions to strengthen your bones?
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 12, 2024 17:40:02 GMT -5
Take care of yourself.
Take care of the ITP
My Mrs fights that battle
As far as coughing and sneezing and breaking ribs, when I used to work out at the gym one of my friends sneezed and broke a couple ribs. Trouble was he was heading to a world championship fight.
I think it happens to people in great shape because they are so tight
Good luck with everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you
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Post by gardawg on Aug 12, 2024 17:40:22 GMT -5
Oh man I'm sorry to hear about your health issues. Heal quickly and get better soon.
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Post by conchydong on Aug 12, 2024 17:41:55 GMT -5
Best wishes to you JB. Hope the recovery is comfortable.
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Post by swampdog on Aug 12, 2024 17:48:57 GMT -5
Wish you the best for a complete recovery JB. Hopefully there’s something they can do to improve your bone density. Probably should lay off the heavy doses of pepper as well sir😉
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Post by 4ward on Aug 12, 2024 17:59:23 GMT -5
Well that ain’t no fun! Sorry Johnny, probably takes “ bouncing around in the truck “ out of the equation for a while. I’m sure that gets to you most. I hope it doesn’t last too long.
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Post by mackeralsnatcher on Aug 12, 2024 18:04:53 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that Johnny. Have you checked with a good Osteoporosis Doctor for your bone problem? My wife has a good one. He's up at 138th and bruce B Downs. let me know if you want his info. Good luck.
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Post by cadman on Aug 12, 2024 18:16:44 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Johnny. Take care and get better.
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Post by richm on Aug 12, 2024 18:21:54 GMT -5
Hang in there. Guess you can’t cough much anymore.
Anything you can do to improve bone density?
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Post by ferris1248 on Aug 12, 2024 18:54:32 GMT -5
Man! that's tough. Ribs are the worst. People don't realize how painful a rib injury can be until they have one.
Get better soon and don't come back too quick.
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Post by drivinmike on Aug 12, 2024 19:11:50 GMT -5
Ouch. That sounds like a rough night. Broken ribs are no joke. Take it easy for a while, JB. Daytime TV sucks, but it's better than bouncing around in the truck right now.
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