So we were watching Criminal Minds last night. Right at the exciting part I had to sneeze. It was just a little one, so I thought "instead of sneezing right during the climax of the show, I will just sniffle a bit to kill the itch"...so I did sniffle, just a bit, and threw out a rib!!! I am 25 freakin years old and threw out a rib by sniffling!!! I didnt sleep all night and cant lift my arms or turn my head now, good thing my jobs isnt demanding! Its the most embarassing injury I have even sustained... but it was funny enough that I had to share..... <-- btw, I cant physically do that with my arms while saying "gaaaah!" because it would hurt.
Having broken so many ribs I've lost count, I sympathize. It hurts a lot. If you have to cough or sneeze, back yourself into a corner and wrap your arms over you ribs, it provides support. Or hug a pillow tightly. It sounds like you may have just torn the tissue- take it VERY easy, because without the muscle support the ribs are far more likely to actually break. Then you won't be able to breathe, much less type! More !
It was good, I even stopped reading my book a few times to REALLY watch. I usually do both at once and keep up with the story just fine, but it was intense last night. Not as good as my season finale of House, I didnt cry last night... but seriously, this hurts and my chiro is on a cruise! ETA: and yes, yes it is funny.
