Questions on broken bone healing time while low in the test department

[Prismatic (imported)]

I'm on chemical castration medication myself, cyproterone acetate to be precise, but I figure anyone else in the low test boat could help answer my questions. Surely some of you have broken bones before while also being low test, or might have the answers I seek regardless. Google is turning up a lot on old men and osteoporosis and other things but I am having trouble finding info on/for people in my situation.

I broke a rib in the back near where it connects to my spine. It's been a little short of 3 weeks since then, I'm past the part where the pain was keeping me up at night and getting only 2-4 hours sleep but it still bothers me. Popping noises while breathing have stopped. Pain depends on how I am positioned and how I move or how much I move around.

I never broke a rib before or any bone for that matter, so this is a new experience to me.

The questions:

Will my bone healing be slower seeing as I am under 20ng/dL test with nothing to replace it?

If so, how much longer approximately? I am young, less than a month from 28 now so that should help me. Also within normal BMI range. But I know a normal guy with presumably normal test levels who re-broke his after two months from working out, so I am concerned as to when I can return to a relatively normal level of physical movement and activity without fear of rebreaking it, because that would suck.

Is it going to be a weak spot in the future? More than it would have been otherwise?

Is there anything aside from normal broken rib things that I should do to help it heal?

Thanks in advance for any replies. I welcome any sort of advice or knowledge.

[Dave (imported)]

X-rays would help understand if the bones are healing properly.

When I broke my both bones in my lower leg. I wore a plastic brace instead of a cast for six months because I healed very slowly.

[sparkey49 (imported)]

I have broken ribs and it took 6 plus weeks to totally heal. Take Calcium and Magnesium to help give your body what it needs. It is good to take even with no breaks to help maintain proper levels and remember don't just take calcium as the body needs the magnesium to assimilate the calcium.

[Fixet (imported)]

I've had my jaw broken last year, ive been using cyproterone acetate for over 10 years.

I needed an operation for 2 titanium plates, my lower jaw was broke on both side completely through.

It had a normal healing time, no complications.

The last x-rays didn't even show the fracture line any more.

[tugon (imported)]

First off as a former broken rib sufferer I am unable to remember how long it took before it stopped hurting. Since the rib cage expands while breathing there is often pain with every expansion. You still must deep breathe to prevent pneumonia. Since the rib is moving it takes a little longer to heal and even longer to feel good.

I am a no T eunuch who takes calcium with vitamin D somewhat regularly. Vitamin D is needed for bones and does help with the absorption of the calcium. I have had several falls while walking my dog and my bones still seem strong. I have been without T since 1997 and I heal normally in comparison to others who have had similar injuries. I also take magnesium for my muscles and to help minimize leg cramps.

The good news is one day you will notice that you do not hurt anymore. The bad news is it will take a while before that happens.

[Prismatic (imported)]

Wow thanks for all the responses, very helpful stuff, especially from Fixet who is on the same medication, really puts my mind at ease. But all of you had helpful things to say for sure and it all helps to put my mind at ease.

I have a multivitamin I take every day, next time I get out of my propped up position in bed I'll take a peek at what exactly they've got in them but I know for sure they have D vitamins. I'll definitely get x-rayed again in a month or so and see how it's healed. Breathing isn't so painful now compared to the first week thankfully, but I've been making sure to take full breaths. I don't take opioid pain killers for reasons ._. so it was a fun week.

Anyways thanks again for the responses.

[tugon (imported)]

I hope you are feeling better by now. I spent New Years Day face down in the mud and I am still in pain today. While I did not break any ribs this time I did bruise many and gave myself a nice concussion. Here is a copy and paste from that morning.

Corky and I were on our first walk of the New Year. We decided to take a wooded field for our return. Well I am still not sure if it was a tree root or a fallen limb that planned my demise. All of a sudden I was face down in the mud.

I fell so quickly that I was down before I knew I was falling. The pain was fairly intense due to my rib cage hitting the ground, the muddy wet ground, and my neck snapping at impact.

The first thing I did was to lift my nose out of the mud and take a breath since the wind had been knocked out of me. I realized I could breathe so no collapsed lungs. Working in hospitality my next thought was to run my tongue over my teeth to make sure the remaining teeth were still present. While still on the ground my final task was to find my glasses. Once I could see I noticed Corky was at my side checking me out and wagging his tail in encouragement for me.

Face down covered in mud I realized I needed to get myself up. I took a minute and realized my ribs on my left side hurt worse so I needed the right side to get up. Once on my feet and a little dizzy I took a few minutes to get my balance and breath a little deeper. I felt steady on my feet after a few minutes so off to home we went.

As we passed neighbors and spoke they asked how my day was going. They must not have thought my being covered in mud a sign something had happened. Once home the muddy clothes went into the washer. As I sat next to my clean dog I began to enjoy a morning glass of medicine I chuckled at my luck. A great way to start a new year.

I of course did not plan this experience but will keep track of how long it takes for the pain to end. I did have a lot of swelling that I popped a button off of my suit coat. My brain is still a little fuzzy from the impact. Sleep is difficult as I turn over to my sore side and I am awakened by the pain. Due to my low level of platelets I must be careful of any pain meds that thin my blood. I have been mostly toughing it through the pain. The swelling has caused some nausea and digestive problems but they are returning to normal as the swelling subsides. I look forward to be pain free.

[Prismatic (imported)]

I am definitely feeling better now, I can walk around without aggravating it and it only bothers me if I sit in certain positions or have a heightened level of activity, like yesterday I did a lot of bending and moving stuff (nothing too heavy) and it bothered me a bit last night and this morning, just some minor pain though. Aside from that I feel 100% normal but I'm still going to be careful for a while.

Sorry about your fall, I hope you have a speedy recovery. I haven't had a concussion in about 10 years but I know they're not the most fun.

[tugon (imported)]

January 24th and I am still having rib pain in my left side. Wakes me up from a sound sleep every time I toss and turn. Looking forward to being pain free.