Breaking a rib while coughing

[stevehof]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>
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therapy. I went to a therapy center with a masseuse and all I can say is she is amazing. Within 5 minutes she had found the problem and corrected it. I saw her every other day for about a month because I had to retrain my muscles to not pull the rib upward the way it had been doing for so long.
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I only put that out there because just letting it ride never would have helped the problem, so if you aren't seeing any improvement after a few weeks then talk to your doc. Also something to think on - maybe give the HTS a break for a few days to allow the rib to heal or at least start to heal if it is broken. Lindsey</end quote></div>
Lindsey, thanks for input!! I'll keep the physical therapy idea in mind. I'm afraid to let off my airway clearance right now. I think that might make things real difficult if my infection gets any worse...

 

[stevehof]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>
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therapy. I went to a therapy center with a masseuse and all I can say is she is amazing. Within 5 minutes she had found the problem and corrected it. I saw her every other day for about a month because I had to retrain my muscles to not pull the rib upward the way it had been doing for so long.
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I only put that out there because just letting it ride never would have helped the problem, so if you aren't seeing any improvement after a few weeks then talk to your doc. Also something to think on - maybe give the HTS a break for a few days to allow the rib to heal or at least start to heal if it is broken. Lindsey</end quote></div>
Lindsey, thanks for input!! I'll keep the physical therapy idea in mind. I'm afraid to let off my airway clearance right now. I think that might make things real difficult if my infection gets any worse...

 

[stevehof]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>
<snip>
therapy. I went to a therapy center with a masseuse and all I can say is she is amazing. Within 5 minutes she had found the problem and corrected it. I saw her every other day for about a month because I had to retrain my muscles to not pull the rib upward the way it had been doing for so long.
<snip>
I only put that out there because just letting it ride never would have helped the problem, so if you aren't seeing any improvement after a few weeks then talk to your doc. Also something to think on - maybe give the HTS a break for a few days to allow the rib to heal or at least start to heal if it is broken. Lindsey</end quote></div>
Lindsey, thanks for input!! I'll keep the physical therapy idea in mind. I'm afraid to let off my airway clearance right now. I think that might make things real difficult if my infection gets any worse...

 

[stevehof]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>
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therapy. I went to a therapy center with a masseuse and all I can say is she is amazing. Within 5 minutes she had found the problem and corrected it. I saw her every other day for about a month because I had to retrain my muscles to not pull the rib upward the way it had been doing for so long.
<snip>
I only put that out there because just letting it ride never would have helped the problem, so if you aren't seeing any improvement after a few weeks then talk to your doc. Also something to think on - maybe give the HTS a break for a few days to allow the rib to heal or at least start to heal if it is broken. Lindsey</end quote>
Lindsey, thanks for input!! I'll keep the physical therapy idea in mind. I'm afraid to let off my airway clearance right now. I think that might make things real difficult if my infection gets any worse...

 

[stevehof]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>
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<br />therapy. I went to a therapy center with a masseuse and all I can say is she is amazing. Within 5 minutes she had found the problem and corrected it. I saw her every other day for about a month because I had to retrain my muscles to not pull the rib upward the way it had been doing for so long.
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<br />I only put that out there because just letting it ride never would have helped the problem, so if you aren't seeing any improvement after a few weeks then talk to your doc. Also something to think on - maybe give the HTS a break for a few days to allow the rib to heal or at least start to heal if it is broken. Lindsey</end quote>
<br />Lindsey, thanks for input!! I'll keep the physical therapy idea in mind. I'm afraid to let off my airway clearance right now. I think that might make things real difficult if my infection gets any worse...

 

[saveferris2009]

This is why it's SO IMPORTANT to get a DEXA Scan once a year to test for osteoporosis (per CF Foundation guidelines).

Treating this disease can help prevent painful fractures all over your body, including the ribs.

Take care Steve

 

[saveferris2009]

This is why it's SO IMPORTANT to get a DEXA Scan once a year to test for osteoporosis (per CF Foundation guidelines).

Treating this disease can help prevent painful fractures all over your body, including the ribs.

Take care Steve

 

[saveferris2009]

This is why it's SO IMPORTANT to get a DEXA Scan once a year to test for osteoporosis (per CF Foundation guidelines).

Treating this disease can help prevent painful fractures all over your body, including the ribs.

Take care Steve

 

[saveferris2009]

This is why it's SO IMPORTANT to get a DEXA Scan once a year to test for osteoporosis (per CF Foundation guidelines).

Treating this disease can help prevent painful fractures all over your body, including the ribs.

Take care Steve

 

[saveferris2009]

This is why it's SO IMPORTANT to get a DEXA Scan once a year to test for osteoporosis (per CF Foundation guidelines).
<br />
<br />Treating this disease can help prevent painful fractures all over your body, including the ribs.
<br />
<br />Take care Steve