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I feel like I cracked a rib

Swede25Swede25 member
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OW.  Last Monday I came down with a nasty chest/head cold. It started off as a bad sore throat for 5 days, then turned into this horrible cough.  I had a doctor's appointment Friday and my OB said if it wasn't better by halfway through this week to call and they'd put me on an antibiotic. Well, I decided not to wait that long and was put on a z pack this past Monday. However, my coughing was so bad that I now feel like I've either cracked a rib or pulled one of the muscles in between my ribs. I plan on giving my OB a call tomorrow, but this SUCKS.  Why on earth does this have to happen not only at the beginning of my summer vacation (I'm a teacher) but more importantly, in my last month of pregnancy???  Anyone have any suggestions for easing the pain?

TTC #1 since 7/08 After 3 years, 2 losses, 3 rounds of IUI, and one round of IVF, we finally have our dream come true! DS born 7/30/11

TTC #2 off and on since 7/12

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Re: I feel like I cracked a rib

  • Temp616379875002458Temp616379875002458 member

    Sounds like pleurisy (not sure I spelled that right).. It is pain that is caused when you breathe or cough and usually brought on by a period of extreme coughing. 

    I would ask your doc for a second opinion to double check that you're not coming down with pneumonia?

    On what to take for the pain, I have no advice - I know that some prescription narcotic painkillers are considered safe for pregnancy but I'm not educated on which ones! :(  Hope you feel better soon!!!!

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