Should I go to the doctor??

msu#1 · Post by **msu#1** » January 8, 2005 11:57 pm

I just got back from snowboarding, I went off a jump and caught a edge ont the landing and fell on my chest, I heard a cracking sound, but couldnt find anything broken in my jacket, it didnt hurt at first but now the left side of my chest is sore and it kinda feels like a warth when I breathe, not a burning but a definite warmth.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 9, 2005 12:14 am

Yep. Go. You probably bruised or cracked some ribs which could mean damage to a lung as well.

You might get lucky and get some Percocet out of the deal.

fltfixer · Post by **fltfixer** » January 9, 2005 12:14 am

Probably not. If your ribs are cracked there is nothing they can do.

Just breathe slowly and try not to laugh or cough

, or you will NOT be happy!

citcat · Post by **citcat** » January 9, 2005 12:18 am

If you have extreme shortness of breath, or extreme pain, go to the doctor! You could've sprained some muscles or cracked some ribs or 'mushed' your pleural sac. Pain and shortness of breath are the key. Ain't snow fun? When I was a kid, I sled down a loooong hill, but at the bottom, hit a rock and the sled stopped deadstill. I, on my stomach, kept sliding and raked the top of my thighs so bad I almost fainted. It took me a while to get up and walk. Have somebody with you in case you get to where you can't breathe!

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » January 9, 2005 12:20 am

Do you see a bright light?
Are you experiencing visitation from dead relatives?

You might be dead...

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 9, 2005 12:21 am

Also...do you have health insurance? That would weigh on my decision as well.

msu#1 · Post by **msu#1** » January 9, 2005 12:30 am

buffettbride wrote:Also...do you have health insurance? That would weigh on my decision as well.

I have good insurance, its not as bad right now, I think I'll wait till the morning

Lastplaneout · Post by **Lastplaneout** » January 9, 2005 12:48 am

ahhhh yes...don't we love how soft looking snow hurts so much?

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 9, 2005 1:12 am

Anything to do with pains in the chest should be looked at.....

ZeroDuval · Post by **ZeroDuval** » January 9, 2005 1:45 am

Nahh!!!!

Go have a few mudslides, mojitoes, Rhum and Diet Cokes....... you'll be fine!

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 9, 2005 8:25 am

ZeroDuval wrote:Nahh!!!!

Go have a few mudslides, mojitoes, Rhum and Diet Cokes....... you'll be fine!

AHHH the voice of experience

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » January 9, 2005 10:24 am

yeah it won't hurt.. to go see the DR..

and it depends on your pain tolorance.. some of us have fewer
nerve endings than others. Pain is your body telling you you messed up.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 9, 2005 10:26 am

ragtopW wrote:yeah it won't hurt.. to go see the DR..

and it depends on your pain tolorance.. some of us have fewer
nerve endings than others. Pain is your body telling you you messed up.

so no nerve endings, no mistakes?

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » January 9, 2005 10:51 am

I broke 2 ribs back in September playing soccer at a family picnic...... It might take about a month until it stops hurting...... I found sleeping to be the worst part...........

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » January 9, 2005 11:05 am

Just don't go to the KW hospital~!~~~

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 9, 2005 12:26 pm

PHAW Webmistress wrote:Just don't go to the KW hospital~!~~~

They have a hospital in KW?

ZeroDuval · Post by **ZeroDuval** » January 9, 2005 12:29 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
PHAW Webmistress wrote:Just don't go to the KW hospital~!~~~
They have a hospital in KW?

Nope!

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » January 9, 2005 12:46 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
PHAW Webmistress wrote:Just don't go to the KW hospital~!~~~
They have a hospital in KW?

well that's what it says on the building

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » January 9, 2005 12:47 pm

ZeroDuval wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
PHAW Webmistress wrote:Just don't go to the KW hospital~!~~~
They have a hospital in KW?
Nope!

How would you know??? you never go anywhere!!!

ZeroDuval · Post by **ZeroDuval** » January 9, 2005 12:49 pm

ragtopW wrote:
ZeroDuval wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
PHAW Webmistress wrote:Just don't go to the KW hospital~!~~~
They have a hospital in KW?
Nope!
How would you know??? you never go anywhere!!!

True...