Need some advice about pulled muscle and meds

[TapSnap 357]

I am 6 months out and up till lat night haven't taken any kind of pills. I pulled a muscle last week (or bruised muscle, ribs) in my side. It has been a week now and still is really sore and hard to turn when in bed or standing/turning quickly.

Last night I took Tylenol Extra Strength and it didn't feel like it helped at all.

I am wondering what I can take? or should I go see a doctor and let them know what I cant have?

I don't want to take the wrong thing and cause damage.

[SueJH 205]

Have you iced the area? Usually at the onset of an injury you would ice it for 20 mins, maybe 3 times a day. Since you are a week out, you could try the ice first and on another day some heat and see which one feels better. Also, gentle stretching can help (i.e., side bends until you feel the tightness and hold for about 5-10 seconds and repeat a few times). This is provided that you are certain it is just a pull. When/how did it happen?

[TapSnap 357]

Have you iced the area? Usually at the onset of an injury you would ice it for 20 mins, maybe 3 times a day. Since you are a week out, you could try the ice first and on another day some heat and see which one feels better. Also, gentle stretching can help (i.e., side bends until you feel the tightness and hold for about 5-10 seconds and repeat a few times). This is provided that you are certain it is just a pull. When/how did it happen?

I am 6 months out not a week. I ran the savage race last weekend and must have pulled or bruised it on an obstacle. I been streching the area but not relly helping. I also tried them heating pads you can buy in the store (one time thing).

[Butterthebean 8,146]

At 6 months out you ought to be able to take most over the counter pain meds. I know some docs say don't take NSAIDs, but other docs have no problem with it and I've heard of many sleevers who have taken it occasionally with no ill effects.

[sarsar 824]

I think she meant you are a week out from your injury, not your surgery.

I would go to the doctor if you are in a lot of pain, just to make sure everything is ok and it's just a pulled muscle.

[SueJH 205]

I think she meant you are a week out from your injury, not your surgery.

I would go to the doctor if you are in a lot of pain, just to make sure everything is ok and it's just a pulled muscle.

Yes, that is what I meant.

I would say try the ice a couple times a day and stretch afterwards. Do it for several days though. One time is not going to help much. I had pulled my soleus muscle in my calf before and it took a good couple of weeks before it really felt better. I would ice 2-3 times a day and stretch as tolerated.

Good luck!

[TapSnap 357]

I ended up going to the doctors and they just did an x-ray. Waiting for the doctor now.

But ill try icing it some more today and tomorrow along with whatever they give me.

[TapSnap 357]

So I have a cracked rib. had x-rays done. home resting now.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Holy moly, you must have hit that obstacle hard!!

[SueJH 205]

Wow! Well I guess that explains a lot! Be careful.

[TapSnap 357]

the funny thing is I wasn't sore till after I got home and relaxed. they gave me tylenol 3. kinds works lol