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Cracked Rib !!!!!
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone else has cracked a rib couching after having chemo and rads? I recently had a bad cold and cough and it seems that i have cracked a rib having a coughing fit!! I...
I had a cracked rib 1 month prior to diagnosis from getting out of a leaky QS air mattress - very painful. I have had osteoporosis for some years - I had a brief interlude with Bisphosphonates because of this which am willing to discuss further if you wish . I do not recommend that option.
As part of investigation prior to surgery a bone density test was done which confirmed a fracture and a very low t score.My medical onc later used this test to prescribe 6 monthly Prolia injections at the PBS price to counter the bone thinning of Aromatase Inhibitors.
I did not have chemo but understand from what I have read on the blog can cause bone problems. Others will probably comment on this aspect.
i did have 16 rounds of radiotherapy and have read that it does cause rib pain.Yes I have that problem - bearable but I notice it daily.
To complete the picture if you also have hormone therapy using Aromatase Inhibitors bone thinning is a major issue and that may include your ribs.
Good that you are getting it checked thoroughly. Wishing you the best and happy to chat further about this.
As part of investigation prior to surgery a bone density test was done which confirmed a fracture and a very low t score.My medical onc later used this test to prescribe 6 monthly Prolia injections at the PBS price to counter the bone thinning of Aromatase Inhibitors.
I did not have chemo but understand from what I have read on the blog can cause bone problems. Others will probably comment on this aspect.
i did have 16 rounds of radiotherapy and have read that it does cause rib pain.Yes I have that problem - bearable but I notice it daily.
To complete the picture if you also have hormone therapy using Aromatase Inhibitors bone thinning is a major issue and that may include your ribs.
Good that you are getting it checked thoroughly. Wishing you the best and happy to chat further about this.