Grammar nazi is around, be aware.
I was called out for anti-mercurial ways.
I suggest you make that 'FUCKING' immediately.
You're welcome!
When you fell, how did you land?
Most likely muscle strain or costochondritis.
If the pain initiated directly after the fall, no worries for other issues related to CP that are more serious.
If a rib is fractured you would know immediately.
Deep breathing as tolerated to avoid pnuemonia.
NSAID's + Tylenol cycled properly if no contraindications exist.
If you think it's too painful and it's not able to be controlled with proper dosing of OTC medications mentioned above…
It's headed towards rib fracture.
Seems like your pain is easily attributed to fall.
Tell me if otherwise.
No need for chest x-ray.
if you were going fast
you definitely need a CXR
if it was a slow controlled fall you don't
I am correcting my prior statement
As long as you are not short of breath and you were not going too fast… pain controlled with regimen stated…. no major bruising or otherwise. You are ok. Sleeping will be the worst due to positioning.