No, not that sort of pain – or at least I don’t think it is. Fell off my unicycle a week ago and landed on a rock on the left side of my chest. Was a bit painful at the time, but not horrendous – I picked myself straight up and carried on with my ride. Thought it was just bruising. But a week later it’s still hurting – if anything it’s got worse rather than better, as I’ve now got a constant ache. Was agony using a track pump to pump my tyres this morning. Was planning on swimming today, but I don’t think it’s likely to be much fun.

Any thoughts? Is it just that I’m getting old (in my 40s) and taking longer to mend? Should I go and see a medical professional of some sort or just MTFU?

Well the bad news is you’re going to die…..

The good news is, not just yet.

Cracked rib? Have you tried a hospital for a check up and an x-ray?

Over a week old, GP for examination if no shortness of breath.

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Ummm.

Should I go and see a medical professional of some sort or just MTFU?

Nope, that’s what we’re here for !.

Unicycle injuries? Were you juggling at the time?

You’ve cracked a rib. It hurts. No point going to hospital. They’ll tell you you’ve cracked a rib, and there’s nowt they can do. They might suggest getting rid of the unicycle. But if children’s parties are your main source of income, that could prove problematic

Over a week old, GP for examination if no shortness of breath.

Is that your recommendation, or just pointing out that I don’t go into A&E with an injury that old (which I’m aware of)? No shortness of breath – nor any problem with breathing if I do exercise (went for a run the day after without any problems) which is different to when I cracked a rib before – though I guess that was lower down where they’re not supported so things work differently. Not that I see the point of wasting people’s time if it is just a cracked rib as there’s presumably nothing they can do.

Unicycle injuries? Were you juggling at the time?

Ha, ha. Yes I did set myself up for that, but it thought if I didn’t mention it I’d just get loads of questions about how I fell on a rock on my chest. Was riding off-road and hit a rock I didn’t spot (was looking ahead to a tricky bit) so went down like a sack of spuds.

Might not even be a cracked rib. Bruised ribs hurt like a bastard for weeks.

Oh, and forget swimming. And sneezing.

Oh God, yes. Sneezing with broken ribs is an absolute bloody nightmare!!!

I’m 6’7″ and ride bloody huge bikes, so whenever I fall off I seem to knacker my ribs. It’s the sheer loss of altitude.

Yes I recommended you see you GP, it’s got worse not better need to rule it’s nothing worse than a cracked rib.

I’m 6’7″ and ride bloody huge bikes, so whenever I fall off I seem to knacker my ribs. It’s the sheer loss of altitude.

Being 6’6″ I can concur, lucky not to get the bends falling from that height. On the upside I seem to be falling for long enough to have already arranged myself neatly in the recovery position before I hit the ground.

What do YOU think it is….. ?

DrP

It’s an allergic reaction to unstable conveyances with single wheels.

As a former medical professional (biochemist since you asked) I recommend that you purchase a cycle with two wheels so that you can double your machine’s contact with the ground.

If symptoms continue, we may have to talk about a third wheel.

Can I have your bikes, if you die?

…but not the unicycle

A unicyle off road? Fair play to you – I cannot even imagine being able to ride one with 4 stabilisers.

My diagnosis is a collapsed lung and Subdural Haematoma.

I hear if you run a tubeless respiratory system you can lose weight and do away with problems like this… I’ll make you a kit up for £40. PPG only please

I can offer a more thorough investigation and diagnosis OP. I wont accept Paypal Gift so you can trust my Doctory-skills more too.