KatielSilver
Lakewood, United States
Today, my allergies started up with a vengeance. Yesterday I broke 4 ribs and fractured my sternum. Every time I sneeze, I swear I can feel the broken bones move around. FML
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TheHarvest 7
just wait till you gotta use the bathroom : fyl
teddy4nyy 13
Ouch. Ask your doctor if there's anything s/he can do.
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UsagiArwen 23
That just sounds like one of the most painful things....ever.
olpally 33
Good god. Lots of rest op. all you can really do.
abukaramel 10
Taking some allergy medicine will at least stop the sneezing
29dear 16
yeeeeouch!!! I'm sorry op, that totally sucks.
yrue82 7
I'm so sorry :( ...ask the doctors if there is anything that can help you with the allergies and pain.
imagineapc 11
That's because you can feel your bones move every time you sneeze, cough, etc. Ribs are designed to move with inhalation and exhalation, so of course sneezing is part of that. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to completely rid yourself of pain. Your ribs will heal over time.
MzZombicidal 36
That happened when I broke my rib! I feel your pain, OP. Either you destroy your bones or suffer the itchiness of a lingering sneeze. It's a lose-lose!
Bgold85 2
Never broken my ribs but i've had them bruised and that killed bad enough can't imagine having them broke. And as far as the sternum goes use a couch pillow to hold against it when you cough. Trust me I've had 2 open heart surgeries and the pillow helps keep the bone from moving around as much
miyaviichan 27
May I ask why? Your comment led me to believe you get hurt rather often.
iforgavelennon 7
27, the pillow thing worked for you? Lucky! I had severe sternal and rib injuries, and people suggested the pillow trick for me but it never worked, just made it hurt more. Maybe I pressed too hard?
n4ture 20
get well soon op
spottyblanket 8
Try eating local honey to build up a resistance, it really works!