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Is It Normal To Have Pain 3 Months Post Injury?
Question: I brusised m ribs over 3 months ago and they still hurt when I do things is this normal? I also sprained my back and it still hurts in the middle as well as my head is this normal?
Brief Answer:
This is not normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for an elucidate history and history of Fibromyalgia and Lupus.
This is not normal to have pain in the said area after 3 months of injury. This looks to be associated with Fibromyalgia as a major reason.
There are certain things which may add to the problems.
Any injury causes fibrosis during the healing stage and since you are already suffering from Fibromyalgia, you have a tendency to develop scars which can pain on exertion.
Hence the reason is clear for hurting at the ribs, back and head.
I would suggest you to continue the medicines, request your Doctor to add on medicines to alleviate anxiety and stress, one of the major contributors for Fibromyalgia. Also take multivitamins in the form of anti-oxidants.
Strapping of the chest at the painful area with cotton adhesive tapes can give more rest and time for the healing of lesions in the chest.
A short course of steroids such as Deflazacort in tapering dosage over 15 to 21 days under the ''prescription'' of your Doctor also helps a lot ( if you are not diabetic). You need a prescription.
I hope this will help you to get you a relief and permanent cure.
This is not normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for an elucidate history and history of Fibromyalgia and Lupus.
This is not normal to have pain in the said area after 3 months of injury. This looks to be associated with Fibromyalgia as a major reason.
There are certain things which may add to the problems.
Any injury causes fibrosis during the healing stage and since you are already suffering from Fibromyalgia, you have a tendency to develop scars which can pain on exertion.
Hence the reason is clear for hurting at the ribs, back and head.
I would suggest you to continue the medicines, request your Doctor to add on medicines to alleviate anxiety and stress, one of the major contributors for Fibromyalgia. Also take multivitamins in the form of anti-oxidants.
Strapping of the chest at the painful area with cotton adhesive tapes can give more rest and time for the healing of lesions in the chest.
A short course of steroids such as Deflazacort in tapering dosage over 15 to 21 days under the ''prescription'' of your Doctor also helps a lot ( if you are not diabetic). You need a prescription.
I hope this will help you to get you a relief and permanent cure.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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