I slipped on ice and fell on my back. Now I feel weak and slightly feverish. My chest and my ribs and everything under my ribs hurt. Not to mention all the muscles in my back. I took two 200mg tablets of ibuprofen. I also have 10 mg tablets of cyclobenzaprine from an old back injury. I usually only take a quarter to a third of a pill because I am so sensitive to drugs. I am 5 6 , about 150 pounds and in good health. I have struggled with back for many years but it has been exceptionally soar the past week and today I fell. Is it safe to take the cyclobenzaprine now? Should I apply heat or ice? Is it normal to feel weak and dizzy after a fall if I didn t hit my head?
Dear patient You have injured your chest cage due to fall. This needs to be investigated with X-ray of chest poster anterior view to rule out fracture.  Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Apply rib belt on your chest for one month. Continue tab ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day for pain relief. You can take cyclobenzaprine for back pain, but it has significant side effects and should be avoided. If X-ray is showing fracture you need to consult expert orthopedic surgeon.  All the best.