Okay, FB friends, I need your help. Many of you know that I had four broken ribs in January. All the information that I can find and have been told is that broken ribs heal on their own in 6-8 weeks. But what if they don't? I still have broken ribs and pain in my chest and back. I've tried talking to my GP and trying to get appointments with orthopedic docs, but no luck. Right now I have a pain patch, but it's not working. Any suggestions?