The day after I posted the entry about my rib injury, I just had to go to the doctor and find out what happened. The examination began with an apology for what she was about to do. This was my 2nd time to visit a doctor because of an injury to my ribs, so I still vividly remember what they have to do to determine whether or not there is a break and exactly where the injury is located. I was squirming around on the table begging for her to stop poking me where it hurt! She wasn't convinced that I had not broken a rib, but wanted me to come back this week if the pain had not subsided or had gotten any worse to do an x-ray. Her diagnosis was torn intercostal muscle. I left the office with a prescription for pain killers - thank you, ma'am.
I definitely feel like I'm on the mend! I think I'll be back in the gym next week, taking it easy and staying far away from the leg press...for now.
2 comments:
Ahh painkillers. Love them. Hope your feeling better soon
Glad you are feeling better. Even though muscles take a while to heal...glad it's not a broken rib.
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