Gypsy, I had the same thing happen back in Aug. '20 when I was clearing branches after a storm. Got one foot caught in the smaller branches of a large branch & didn't realize it until I started to walk away. Came down hard on edge of road pavement. Hurt like a mutha. I thought I might have broken a rib; but x-rays showed no break.
Used NSAIDs (Indocin 75 mg. - prescription). Didn't think of the patches. But as others have said, it will take 4-6 weeks for the pain to completely subside. Sorry for your injury. Rest up and heal. Take good care of yourself.
p.s.: I don't want to fall on ice - I don't bounce as well as I used to.
