Basically, five days ago I was diagnosed with pneumonia. Took all the meds, etc. Laid down day before yesterday, had a coughing fit, and suddenly there was searing pain.
I toughed it out until 2 am (I laid down at 2 pm) but had to go to the ER. Coughing was and still is torture.
They told me I'd broken a rib, the pneumonia was still there. And I separated the lining of my lungs from my lungs in a small spot.
They said I should heal up fine.
My question: everytime I cough, or stand, or shift, something pops and grinds in there. If I cough more than twice, it turns into this hot, sharp pain that makes me worry I am bleeding or something.
Is this normal with a broken rib?