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    Aug 10, 2007, 04:40 PM
    cracked rib and pregnant and in terrible pain
    I am 32 weeks pregnant, and last night I cracked a rib. I have not been to the doctor because they told me that they couldn't do any x-ray anyway because of radiation. They also said that all I could take was tylenol. However, I am in constant pain. I can't move my arm without letting out a loud moan due to the pain. I can't go on much longer with this pain, and I don't know what to do. I have a prescription from the past for flexeril and hydrocodone but I want to make sure that it will be OK to take this far along during my pregnancy. I sure don't want to hurt my precious child inside me, but I am in terrible pain. Please help
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    Aug 10, 2007, 04:47 PM
    For cracked ribs there isn't much they can do except let it heal on its own. You would have to call your doctor and ask maybe they can prescribe something better. In the meantime just try to take it easy.
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    Aug 10, 2007, 04:52 PM
    When you contemplate taking drugs for your pain, you need to talk to your doctor about that. The risks to your unborn child's health should not take a backseat on this matter. Talk to your doctor. There may be something a bit more helpful than Tylenol. But it would not be hydrocodone.
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    Aug 10, 2007, 04:54 PM
    I was prescribed Tylenol with Codeine while I was pregnant. You may want to ask your doctor about that. :)
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    Dec 2, 2010, 02:48 PM
    I am 36weeks pregnant with my first I have a twisted pelvis and a curve in my spine and to add to that baby has cracked my rib as he/she is 4cm bigger than the average baby my doctor has given me co codamol witch is a form of codeine they do make me more sleepy but my doctor has said they are safe to take and won't harm baby but not to take them 2weeks before due date as they can make baby sleepy to hope this helps good luck mummys

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