Osteoperosis cracked rib or pulled muscle ?

Question:

I am 56, had osteoperosis and also am out of shape due to chronic fatigue syndrome. I reached down to pull a weed with my left hand and now it hurts under my left breat, what would the symptoms be if I have fractured (mini) a rib because of the osteop. or what would the symptoms be if it was a pulled muscle, living on pennies, not on meds and no ins. to see dr. here

Answers:
I don't know about the rib but I know that swimming can greatly help the CFS. After swimming for the last year, I feel like a normal person (most of the time). No exhaustion, no pain. Well maybe not "none" but compared to what you are used to, an amazing improvement..

I don't think you have fx ribs even though you have osteoporosis and your bone is easy to brake.Osteoporosis usually lose ca from big bone first.Pull the weeds is not consider a traumatic act.Symptoms of fx rib are bruise,swelling and tender spot(fracture side).Pain on the fx side when you breath(especially deep breath)If fx are sever the broken ribs could puncture the lung will develop shortness breath,cough up of blood.Milder fx no need ti have treatment just need some pain pill.In your case you can wait;observation;if pain gets worse or other symptoms developed then to see a doctor and need x-ray to confirm the diagnosis,

Osteoperosis cracked rib or pulled muscle ?

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