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Black Metal Martha wrote:
Well, as you all know, I injured my ribs (or at least I think that's
what's hurt) in a fall a week from last Saturday. It's still pretty
sore, so I have a doctor's appointment after work this Thursday. I'll
let you know the outcome.

Martha


OK, here's the skinny. My doc says it will hurt for 2 months. SHe says
it will hurt for that long. She poked and prodded until she poked one
of my upper ribs OUCH! She said I should wrap it up during the day and
keep taking advil.

She also said no strenuous exercise for the next two months. Yeah,
right, like that's gonna happen. I'm going skiing next weekend. And
yes, I'll take it easy.

So, no coughing, laughing, sneezing or hugging for me for a while...

Martha


You may want to only wrap it while skiing. Use a neoprene wrap that is used
as a lower back support. Try to find one that has suspenders that way it
will not slide down. Do not wrap it too tight! At this point you can start
using Acetaminophen (Tylenol) rather than Advil, Advil is good for pain due
to inflammation and you should not have swelling at this point. Like
VtSkier said if you are going to use Advil, take with food or with milk. If
you haven't started the heat & ice treatment yet it is something that I
would do to help speed up recovery. Freeze ice in styrofoam cups as the ice
melts you just tear the cup to expose more ice and your hands/fingers won't
be freezing as you rub the ice over the injured area.

Have fun skiing and take it easy, no bump runs or jumps. Remember before
skiing load up with your pain control remedy and 4 hours into skiing do the
same.

JQ
Dancing on the edge