3/9/2016: Broken rib

Okay, I finally went to the Doctor.  I’ve had a few extra aches and pains lately although I thought I had completely recovered from that horrible month long chest congestion.  This past week my back was aching and I was worried that maybe my chest congestion wasn’t completely gone.  While there, I told the Doctor that I also thought I had bruised or cracked my rib a month ago from the coughing.   I showed her where it was still painful to touch and she sent me off for an x-ray.   Later in the day I got the results – no infection, I’m not sick – but I do have a BROKEN RIB!!  Specifically, “Acute fracture of the 5th rib”.   Not much I can do about it but take ibuprofen and remember to take deep breaths.  At least I know why I haven’t been feeling 100%!