Broken rib - doctor or not?

[Squeak 17]

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And besides, he goes into the ER with a hang nail so he can get the free rectal exam.

You have any idea how much those exams cost. Free ones are AWESOME.

As to the generation, I was born in the ealry 60's my (humourous) point may have been a little lost on Yanks, it's called being a Sarcy Git But the point is If YOU think you are hurt to a point of needing medical advice, this is probably not the best place to seek it.

Me I get dragged kicking and screaming to the Doctors Last time I was unwell, the wife said go see a Doc, i said Yeah yeah yeah...
Next day she picks me up from work I ask Hey where we going, she says, Home but have to stop off and get some stuff. She pulls up at the doctors and says your appointment is in 5 mins.

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How's yours doing?

[Skyrad 0]

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You have any idea how much those exams cost. Free ones are AWESOME.

Yep, glad I live in a country with a free at the point of delivery healthcare system. (Opps, sorry forgot this isn't SC)

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[Squeak 17]

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You have any idea how much those exams cost. Free ones are AWESOME.

Yep, glad I live in a country with a free at the point of delivery healthcare system. (Opps, sorry forgot this isn't SC)

Me too

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[piisfish 140]

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You have any idea how much those exams cost. Free ones are AWESOME.

Yep, glad I live in a country with a free at the point of delivery healthcare system. (Opps, sorry forgot this isn't SC)

don't forget he got hurt trying to protect his gun. Therefore guns are dangerous

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[Skyrad 0]

I'm not even going there

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[lawrocket 3]

The issue is - what the hell would ER do with a rib fracture? Tell him, "You've broken a rib." Then maybe pain meds.

The treatment that I've seen for broken ribs has usually consisted of "wait and let it heal." The only thing doctors can do 95% of the time is prescribe pain meds.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[crunchycracker 0]

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Fucking love it
911...Helloo this is 911 how can i help you.
1969912 I fell and think i broke a rib. What should I do?
911 This is serious, you should imeadiately post it on Dropzone.com, those mother fucking expert on everything people will save your arse.
1969912 So don't go to the Dr or local treatment centre?
911 Oh HELL NO, Dizzy.com will see you right...

This post is the funniest ever! Seriously if no insurance guess comes down to common cents.

[BillyVance 35]

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The issue is - what the hell would ER do with a rib fracture? Tell him, "You've broken a rib." Then maybe pain meds.

The treatment that I've seen for broken ribs has usually consisted of "wait and let it heal." The only thing doctors can do 95% of the time is prescribe pain meds.

I did go to my family doctor for my broken rib. Just had to verify the type of break. You want to make sure there are no sharp bone displacements that could cause serious problems. Luckily mine was a simple break straight through the bone and there was no displacement. Goddamn horse....

It's funny, a simple broken rib is nothing a doctor can do anything about except give you pain meds, but its just about the most aggravating broken bone you can have because it affects everything you do.

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[lawrocket 3]

I had a grade II intercostal strain once when I was a teenager. At first I worried that I was going to die. Then I worried that I wasn't going to. Every breath hurt. Every movement hurt. A cough was like getting shot. I understood that this was much like what broken ribs feel like.

Unpleasant was not the right word. The worst was over in about a week, though.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[Andy9o8 2]

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if you're coughing up blood you should probably see a doctor

Yeah, that's the standard. Shoulda locked the thread right there.

[1969912 0]

Doc said it's a cracked rib, and to just let it heal. $20 ins. copay, plus maybe $60 for xray and radiologist.

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
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[Andy9o8 2]

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Doc said it's a cracked rib, and to just let it heal. $20 ins. copay, plus maybe $60 for xray and radiologist.

Stop bitching. He ruled out a gunshot wound, didn't he?

[billeisele 130]

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Doc said it's a cracked rib, and to just let it heal. $20 ins. copay, plus maybe $60 for xray and radiologist.

what's the deal - no pics

when I shot a nail gun 3" galvanized ring shank nail in my thigh, first thing I did was to get a pic, then pulled it out and checked for serious bleeding - MD said I shouldn't have done that, how did I expect him to buy his next Mercedes

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[1969912 0]

Nothing to see.

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[wayneflorida 0]

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Doc said it's a cracked rib, and to just let it heal. $20 ins. copay, plus maybe $60 for xray and radiologist.

what's the deal - no pics

when I shot a nail gun 3" galvanized ring shank nail in my thigh, first thing I did was to get a pic, then pulled it out and checked for serious bleeding - MD said I shouldn't have done that, how did I expect him to buy his next Mercedes

Ouch!!

Using nail guns for 32 years I've managed too be incident free.

My left hand fingers just hate it when i pick up my hammer.

[Quagmirian 40]

Come to the UK and get yourself seen to by the NHS, we don't ask questions and we don't ask you to pay for your misfortune.

[BillyVance 35]

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Using nail guns for 32 years I've managed too be incident free.

My left hand fingers just hate it when i pick up my hammer.

Same here. I fucking HATE using my hammer.

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[airtwardo 7]

Philosophical question:

When Billy Vance hits his thumb with a hammer does the breaking bone make any noise?

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[BillyVance 35]

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Philosophical question:

When Billy Vance hits his thumb with a hammer does the breaking bone make any noise?

Fuck yeah, it does. I may not hear it, but I can goddamn sure as hell FEEL it!

Never hit my thumb hard enough to break it though, I aint that stupid. Always start with small whacks on the nails when I hold them.

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[popsjumper 2]

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Doc said it's a cracked rib, and to just let it heal. $20 ins. copay, plus maybe $60 for xray and radiologist.

Good job avoiding the ER psyche test, the MRI, etc. etc. etc.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
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Philosophical question:

When Billy Vance hits his thumb with a hammer does the breaking bone make any noise?

Fuck yeah, it does. I may not hear it, but I can goddamn sure as hell FEEL it!

Never hit my thumb hard enough to break it though, I aint that stupid. Always start with small whacks on the nails when I hold them.

Meh. I just paint my fingers to look like a nail. Best way I know of to guarantee I'll never hit it.

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[peanut4040 0]

Save money and tuff it out. Its going to hurt for 3 months anyway. doctors cant do anything but give you Meds?
Are you low on Meds? If yes,,, GO TO DOCTOR.

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[peanut4040 0]

Neither I was a Naval medic, and my wife is a nurse.

If my ribs were sore enough that i thought they may be broken, I'd take my arse to the doctors or local treatment centre, to get a scan and proper diagnosis. I'm not a big fan of haemothorax, or punctured lungsWink
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But i've had more broken bones than Squeak, so therefore my advise should be taken over his. What do doctors know?

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[Skyrad 0]

Yea, I'd take medical advice from someone called Peanut over a medic

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[peanut4040 0]

Yea, I'd take medical advice from someone called Peanut over a medic


H I G H F I V E ! ! ! !

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