A good ribbing
Well... more like a bad ribbing. Ok, ONE in particular. It seems as though I have a subluxated (or slipped) rib. Somewhere around number 8-10 on my right side. If you press lightly on my chest you can easily feel the asymmetry around my sternum (ask Da Wife, who now refuses to touch the raised injury saying things like "Eeek Eeek! Get that away from me!").
This has happened before several times, and usually goes away on its own after some time and rest (and some stretching). However this time, I foolishly decided to move furniture on Monday with Da Wife. This caused a small increase of inflammation in the subluxation, and a MAJOR increase in the pain. Normally it's uncomfortable, and gives me a small ache in the center of my back. This grew into a knife-like sharp pain, starting in the center of my back and going through to the front. After a few days and LOTS of anti-inflam drugs, the pain is down to a constant ache. Unless I twist and lift (on the right), look far to the right (faster movement hurts more), or if I tilt my head towards my right shoulder...say as if to hold a telephone there (that hurt when I did that out of habit today. Note to self....)
The good news: I have a doctor appointment with a specialist that will hopefully help (I don't expect a permanent fix).
The bad news: It isn't until NEXT Thursday.
At least I'll have a new puppy (in a few days) to take my mind off the pain... *grin*
posted by The Dogfather @ 10:17 PM
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4 Comments:
KennyG: ask Da Wife, who now refuses to touch the raised injury saying things like "Eeek Eeek! Get that away from me!"
I hear that from my wife all the time, but it's not related to any injury.
<ba dum bum> *crash*
Thank you, thank you, I'm here all week. You've been a lovely audience. Try the veal, and don't forget to tip your server.
Grrrrrr...doesn't sound like you are taking very good care of my best friend. Did you ever go in for your doctor's appt for the asthma? ...tapping foot...
And your wife? Has she been to the doctor recently? ...tapping foot...
Okay, I have absolutely no room to talk.
On the other hand, puppy = wonderful. Narrowed down the name possibilities yet?
Yes. We both have appts next week.
=P
And you'll have to wait on the names/puppy until *someone* posts, or you meet him directly.
Oi, next time you need heavy lifting, give me a call. Jeebus already.
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