AW: I have a dislocated rib.
Mar 16, 2015 13:42:45 GMT -5
Post by ProfessorChaos on Mar 16, 2015 13:42:45 GMT -5
After a month of pretty intense pain, which failed to be managed by prenatal massage, a chiropractor, heat, ice, support belts, supported sleeping, DH massage, etc., I finally got a (reluctant) referral from my doctor for a physical therapist. The PT did some feeling around and immediately diagnosed a dislocated rib, which is why my ribs hurt, my back is in so much pain, why my breathing feels so constricted, and why sitting at a computer has been so problematic. And it explains why it hasn't gotten better for a solid month, which is what was so baffling to me.
I wish I hadn't danced around the issue with the holistic approaches first, as I had tears of relief to even have a name of a real diagnosis to put to this. DH even tried hard to convince me to do acupuncture before the PT. I'm pro acupuncture in theory, although after all these IVFs I grew to hate needles, but I seriously doubt they would have been the least bit helpful. Unfortunately, there's not a ton the PT can do while there's still a baby on board, but he did give me some stretches that might pop the rib back into place, and will potentially relieve some of the pain. If the pain is still here once the baby comes he'll be able to fix it quickly.
Anyway, I needed to vent and share this story, especially as this got dismissed multiple times as "normal" pregnancy aches and pains. He even said that the support belt would cause more harm than good, so I shouldn't use it.
Consult your doctors, ladies!!!
I wish I hadn't danced around the issue with the holistic approaches first, as I had tears of relief to even have a name of a real diagnosis to put to this. DH even tried hard to convince me to do acupuncture before the PT. I'm pro acupuncture in theory, although after all these IVFs I grew to hate needles, but I seriously doubt they would have been the least bit helpful. Unfortunately, there's not a ton the PT can do while there's still a baby on board, but he did give me some stretches that might pop the rib back into place, and will potentially relieve some of the pain. If the pain is still here once the baby comes he'll be able to fix it quickly.
Anyway, I needed to vent and share this story, especially as this got dismissed multiple times as "normal" pregnancy aches and pains. He even said that the support belt would cause more harm than good, so I shouldn't use it.
Consult your doctors, ladies!!!
. All looks great!
hope some of the exercises help.