My first nite without pap, in 7 years

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:31 pm

Tonite I spend the nite in a recliner without pap. About 4p.m., I missed a couple of stairs going down to my basement, almost took out the wall. I turned while falling to lessen the blow. I have been having back problems for months, besides hurting it worse, I think it broke a lower rib in the back. So we are going to sleep uprite, if at all.

This is the third rib break so far, twice at work, never seen a doctor, never lost time from work, just take the pain, at least now I don't have to work thru it. So far no sign of anything
leaking. I have a doctor appt on the 25th, if I can make it I will check with him.

Always another bump on the road to life. Jim

RogerSC · Post by **RogerSC** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:35 pm

I'm so sorry to hear about the mishaps and physical problems. Take care of yourself and heal.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:42 pm

RogerSC wrote:I'm so sorry to hear about the mishaps and physical problems. Take care of yourself and heal.

I have lived my life as if I was bulletproof for the most part I was. Now as age is added in as a factor, I find that even papercuts can be deadly. Jim

2 B Sleeping Soundly · Post by **2 B Sleeping Soundly** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:00 pm

Jim,

I am also sorry to hear about your accident. Why can't you bring the machine to your recliner so you do not have to go without it? Is there a problem in using it with possible broken ribs? Just wondering...

Prayers for a quick recovery!

John

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:08 pm

2 B Sleeping Soundly wrote:Jim,

I am also sorry to hear about your accident. Why can't you bring the machine to your recliner so you do not have to go without it? Is there a problem in using it with possible broken ribs? Just wondering...

Prayers for a quick recovery

John

Just the pain from moving, it's not worth it. Tomorrow will probably be worse, the it may start to get better. When I was working it took forever to mend because , my job was extremely physical, no way to make it easier. Hoping to use the bed soon, but for now I'm not going to chance it, getting down and not being able to get up. Jim

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:38 am

Hope you feel better soon Jim. Just the thought of falling on stairs is scary! Take care.
Kathy

insylem · Post by **insylem** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:12 am

Goofproof wrote:Tonite I spend the nite in a recliner without pap. About 4p.m., I missed a couple of stairs going down to my basement, almost took out the wall. I turned while falling to lessen the blow. I have been having back problems for months, besides hurting it worse, I think it broke a lower rib in the back. So we are going to sleep uprite, if at all.

This is the third rib break so far, twice at work, never seen a doctor, never lost time from work, just take the pain, at least now I don't have to work thru it. So far no sign of anything
leaking. I have a doctor appt on the 25th, if I can make it I will check with him.

Always another bump on the road to life. Jim

Wait I'm confused.
You don't go to the Dr for a broken rib.
But you go for sleep apnea?

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:30 am

Broken ribs normally heal on their own, but if you have osteoporosis (and a lot more men than we've credited do have it) then that needs addressing asap.

sylvie · Post by **sylvie** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:53 am

I would be dead if I didn't use my PAP. I've used the PAP many times in the recliner. I use a cervical collar to keep my mouth shut and it works. I think you should just force yourself to bring the PAP to the chair. The thought of not having it kills me.

Pad A Cheek · Post by **Pad A Cheek** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:50 am

I am sorry you are dealing with this Goofproof. Any kind of pain in breathing can make sleeping harder too. I wish you a speedy recovery and less pain than last time in healing your broken rib. I hope you can get back on the PAP as soon as possible. We want to keep you around for a long long time.

Karen

nanwilson · Post by **nanwilson** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:18 am

Jim
I found that taping helped with a broken rib. By taping all he way round it helps lessen those sudden movements you make and it doesn't hurt as bad. I got rammed by a colt...chest to chest...hurt like the """""""""""""""""""""""""""" .
Breathing even hurt............Jim, I REALLY feel for you.
Get well soon.
Nan

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:12 am

I broke my ribs (3 of them) when I had pneumonia. They told me not to tape or wear a rib belt as you don't ventilate as well which can cause or worsen pneumonia. Anyway, they did an intercostal nerve block with marcaine (long acting lidocaine) and steroids and it was a miracle for me. I'd ask your doctor about it and make an appointment to see him soon, there can certainly be complications to broken ribs...like pneumonia and you don't want that.

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:21 am

8 broken ribs...punctured lung...no tape either. They said they wanted me to cough and often..OUCH...with lots of big deep breaths...again big OUCH. Generally they don't suggest taping so much anymore because they want the lungs to not be bound or limited. More important to get the gunk out (if there is any).

fm1520 · Post by **fm1520** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:30 am

why without the pap?

gasp · Post by **gasp** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:17 pm

Jim, I'm so sorry to hear you're in pain. Do you know anyone who would kick your butt if you didn't ask for help when you need it? Give them a call. Is your breathing OK other than hurting when you expand your lungs? Wanting to make certain you haven't punctured a lung.

Hope you feel better really soon!

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