southern california guy Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I broke my collarbone, or clavicle. I took a hard hit in hockey when I ran into another very large guy and then I got hit by the big barn door on the back of my semi-trailer at work when it got caught by the wind last monday. I guess that's what really did it. I guess I'm not invincible.. It was sore but I didn't realize that I had a broken bone until after playing hockey last Wednesday. I started feeling the sore shoulder and I found a lump on my collarbone -- and it really hurt! So have any of you guys had any experience with a broken collarbone? I kept working and I haven't reported it at work because I don't want to deal with all of the Workmans Comp nonsense. It does kind of hurt but it is definitely getting better. Should I wear one of those figure eight harnesses? Where do you get those? I understand that it can take a month or longer to fully heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I had a friend who messed up his clavicle too, he had to sleep on a laz-y-boy for a month. Hope it gets better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 During the Big Snow of '85, my dad was up on the roof clearing the snow and ice, he slipped and fell off the roof, knocked the wind outta him and he crawled into the house gasping for air. By the time the ambulance had come, he was already sitting on a chair having a shot of whisky. Turns out he broke his collar bone in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Had a brother who broke one. Ice, stop sign, steering wheel, you know. He had to work left-handed for quite a while. He was a diesel mechanic, so no idea how he managed that. Lots of drugs, knowing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern california guy Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1298747471' post='2215814'] Had a brother who broke one. Ice, stop sign, steering wheel, you know. He had to work left-handed for quite a while. He was a diesel mechanic, so no idea how he managed that. Lots of drugs, knowing him. [/quote] That doesn't sound so good. Fortunately for me it's my left side. And it doesn't really hurt unless I lift my arm forward. I think it's the sort of thing where you just have to take it easy for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 [quote name='southern california guy' timestamp='1298739176' post='2215790'] I broke my collarbone, or clavicle. I took a hard hit in hockey when I ran into another very large guy and then I got hit by the big barn door on the back of my semi-trailer at work when it got caught by the wind last monday. I guess that's what really did it. I guess I'm not invincible.. It was sore but I didn't realize that I had a broken bone until after playing hockey last Wednesday. I started feeling the sore shoulder and I found a lump on my collarbone -- and it really hurt! So have any of you guys had any experience with a broken collarbone? I kept working and I haven't reported it at work because I don't want to deal with all of the Workmans Comp nonsense. It does kind of hurt but it is definitely getting better. Should I wear one of those figure eight harnesses? Where do you get those? I understand that it can take a month or longer to fully heal. [/quote] that really stinks! prayers for quick healing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 +JMJ Hahaha... I broke my collarbone when I was in elementary school, like 4th or 5th grade. It was sumer time and our day care center took a field trip to a chocolate 'factory.' I was closing the van door and slipped. I was still holding onto the latch on the inside of the door and apparently the force was enough to give it a good crack. In the ER, the doctor said he'd let me see my x-ray, but never did. I was quite disappointed about that, but I had myself a fun brace to wear and had to take sponge baths for a long time. It healed pretty well, but sometimes I can really feel my pulse where it broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Normile Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 [quote name='southern california guy' timestamp='1298753357' post='2215842'] That doesn't sound so good. Fortunately for me it's my left side. [b][u]And it doesn't really hurt unless I lift my arm forward. [/u][/b]I think it's the sort of thing where you just have to take it easy for a while.[/quote] God bless you, hope you heal well and fast! Since you seem to be asking for medical advice here in a catholic forum I will offer you my bestest free medically untrained medical advice, Do Not Lift Your Arm Forward !!!!. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Normile Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Oh yeah, take two aspirins and call me in the morning ! ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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