how long do you need prescription pain relievers for a broken rib?


Question:
i broke a rib a week ago and am in termondous pain, wondering how long until i feel better.

Answers:
Broken ribs take 4-6 weeks to heal. The pain can lastfor up to 4 weeks although typically most severe in the first 2 weeks.

Other Answers:
I broke 3 ribs when I was younger.It took about 6 weeks of prescription pain pills(decreasing the dose as soon as possible);but I still never missed more than the first 2 weeks of work.

I dont know? How did you break your hip? you don't need any pills, you just need to increase your pain threshold. Otherwise, you'll be a wimp forever.


Everybody is different. But 3 to 10 days is average.
Try a stronger pain releaver and a neuropathy( Neurontin) medication since small nerves by the ribs may be affected also.




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