I had a relatively good break (both ends together) midway through a tour. Didn't take any pain meds because it wasn't too bad. The worst was sleeping and laughing. It felt better if I put some pressure on it with the opposite hand. After 7 days I tried going for a 80 mile ride and it hurt a lot. 3 days later I went for another ride and I barely noticed it. Rode every day for the rest of the month.