bruised rib! ouch!

[CarlaC212]

Haw anyone ever bruised, cracked or popped a rib? I was already dealing with what i thought was a pulled rib muscle from sneezing, but yesterday i was blowing my nose and heard a pop. My brother in law works for the fd and said if i went to the er they would just tell me to rest. Anyone have suggestions and how long does it take to heal. I'm in terrible pain when i move, cough, or anything! Please help!

[GabbertA]

My ribs pop out of place all the time

[CeeCeeBean]

Yeah I guess they can't do much for rib pain, especially with us preggos. I have had rib pain on two left ribs for a month or two at least, sometimes it is excrutiating then sometimes it can be ignored.
I have a gel ice pack I put on my ribs and usually that numbs the pain a bit. If that isn't enough then I will also take a tylenol.
I think it is okay for pregnant women to take Tylenol (just not advil or other kinds).
Good luck, tough momma!

[hothotsauce]

6 weeks or so if you're careful with it.
after I banged mine up, I kept going yoga so it took longer. It helped to hold a pillow to my ribs when I had to cough, gives them support or whatever. Injured ribs totally suck :(