Strained Abs!!! OWIE!!!!

[shesulsa]

I strained my abs shovelling rock today - started off feeling like I was developing the stomach flu, now it just plain old HURTS!!

Now, I've performed so many sit-ups that my stomach muscles hurt before, but never anything like this! No bulges or anything, either, so I don't think I have a hernia ... i'ts just uncomfortable as the dickens!!

Anyone else ever do this?

 

[evenflow1121]

I was about to state that maybe its a hernia, or maybe you strained yourself real bad. If the pain is so bad, maybe you should see a doctor, atleast I would.

 

[Bester]

You can try ibuprophen and black or green tea, plus giving the effected area a rubdown with either a mineral ice/ blue goo ointment or try vicks (walmart generic) which is a fair substitute for tiger balm at a much cheaper price. If it's still sore after a few days, see a doc. Unless it's "pure Hell" now, which means, see doc now.

 

[shesulsa]

Well, it turns out I did not strain my abs (nor anything else) - I had a NASTY stomach virus which put me on my back for days. I've never felt anything like it before (maybe it was West Nile??? :idunno: ) Went to hospital and they were stumped. Gallbladder fine, biliary vents fine. Gave me a GI cocktail (which made me puke) and an acid blocker. Worked for a few hours, but that's it.

Ah well. Thanks for the advice, tho.

 

[Bester]

Dang. (*Cancels flower order for funeral*)

Seriously, glad you're feeling better. :wavey:

 

[swiftpete]

ooh, that sounds very painful and nasty! I remember once when i had bad food poisoning and actually wanting to die to end the pain. Funny thinking about it now but not at the time!

Glad you're on the mend anyway!

 

[arnisador]

Well, all things considered, this probably went away faster than the strained muscles would have. Glad you're feeling better!

 

[searcher]

Glad to hear that it was not strained abs. Sounds like you have mended up well.

 

[Gin-Gin]

Sorry to hear about that, SheSulsa. Glad you're feeling better!