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jamiie

1y ago

Dislocated Rib Pain: Seeking Advice

has anyone ever dislocated a rib ? i think i did last week and it still hurts like hell and i reeaalllyyyy dont want to have to go back to the doctor for this

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Keikochan

1y ago

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suspiciouscomrade

1y ago

Yes, I dislocate ribs regularly, it's awful. The auto advice given by Alike here is really bad for people with connective tissue disorders. Unlike others we should not try to relocate dislocated joints. You may or may not be relieved to hear that the EDS society advice page says not to see a doctor specifically because if they do anything they will try and relocate the bone and your body will just pull it straight back it again reinjuring you. Check out https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/dislocation-subluxation-management/
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Student_girl

1y ago

My ribs dislocate frequently. Usually I can just push/pull it back into place. If it slips behind the others, I get my hand under it and pull it foreword. If it slips in front of the others, I push it back with my palm.

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