Bloody ribs. Walk in centre or tough it out?

[Ohwhatfuckeryisthis]

i fell last weekend injuring my ribs. I broke some a few years ago and now seem prone to thus type of injury. I had half a day off work to rest up and felt better Thursday, but yesterday I was in even more pain. I've been following all the advice-Otc pain relief, trying to sleep on that side, deep breaths, but it's hurting to breathe and stopping me sleeping.
So, do I perservere or trek to ooh (30mins away) or am I wasting everyone's time?

[fanjoforthemammaries7850]

I would get it checked out. Sympathies.

[HelenF350]

As you no doubt already know there is not a lot they can do for a rib injury. It does sound like you could use some stronger painkillers though, worth going just for them. Nothing worse than going without sleep.

[Theoldcauliflower]

I've broke a few bones in my time, but my ribs was the worst its so painful you have my sympathy
I would go and get checked though just to make sure, it's awful cause there's nothing they can do about it!

[PisforPeter]

Are you taking full dose OTC ibuprofen??

[PisforPeter]

You could also add OTC co-codamol. If you are taking full dose of both & still struggling then I think it would be reasonable to ask to be seen to get some stronger meds. Though stronger meds have greater side effects..
See how you go today. Take it easy.

[Ohwhatfuckeryisthis]

First time they gave me codeine and something else I cant remember. I had to go to city to hospital. Came back with a load of random shopping I had no recollection of buying. They woukd be good.