Fractured rib osteoporosis

Sorry to hear that Grandyma. It is very painful as I was hit by a fast, new type of flying seessaw 3 years ago (not paying enough attention). I fractured rib 10 apparently. It took 2 months to mend. But I couldn't take ibuprofen as on blood thinners. They gave me oral morphine. It really helped with the pain and reduced down on it slowly. So talk to your GP. I now have Osteopeania from having Coeliac Disease and last Monday severely sprained my ankle, amazingly it didn't fracture. But really painful, bruised and swollen. I hope you get some help as the pain is horrible with a rib fracture and not helped with the COPD.

Sorry to hear about these injuries. Being in pain is so awful.
An MRI has just shown up that I have a wedge fracture in my spine due to osteoporosis. Crumbling merrily away here!

Luckygirl I remember a friend having that. They gave her a back brace then and I think she said it was helpful. I've heard there are other options too. Hope you get some help.

Grandyma I also slept in a more upright position too as that helped with the pain and breathing. Very painful to turn over so I bought a shaped neck pillow which.helpef keep me in one position.