Off topic - chest really hurts!

I know this is a little off topic but not sure who else to ask.

I'm just getting over a good case of laryngitis - lost my voice and was sick since last week. Over the weekend my throat hurt so bad I went I urgent care, and got something for the dry cough. It worked okay but now (3 days later) I feel like I pulled a muscle in both sides of my chest. It started in one side and now has moved to include the other too- it hurts to breathe and I still have a pretty bad dry cough.

I've been sleeping in the recliner the past few days thinking that if I'm sitting up, somewhat, that will help with the coughing..but the pain is just getting worse every time I cough.

Do I call my primary in the am and see if she can fit me in? Or foci go back to urgent care (don't need to wait for an appt) in the am.?

I don't want to be a wimp, but I'm on Imuran so I'm a little paranoid that it's turning into something. Pneumonia or plurisey or something (my imagination is now running, prob not helping the situation). I do know I'm more susseptible to infection, so I'm not sure what the heck to do- suggestions?

I would call your primary and see if she can see you. If she can't, then go to urgent care.

Thanks. I did call and the NP who I usually see is on vaca this week so they gave me the first appt they had for tomorrow am. So I hold tight? It seems a little better since last night but like I said, very painful.

Could be pneumonia....push for a chest x-ray for sure.

Let us know the outcome.

q

Yes, it could.

Hurt more to stand straight....hmmm, felt like that with collapsed lung, but not to scare you since muscle pulls had the same effect.

Good you are going after work...push for x-ray.

q

I've had it several times. Since I can't take ibuprofen, I've used Tylenol. Also a heating pad. Resting has always helped a lot. I've always been amazed at how painful it is.
Hang in there!

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Post Edited (Contentprof) : 7/6/2016 10:22:10 AM (GMT-6)

Yes I've had costo also and it is so painful. My M.D. prescribed a cream Voltarin, but it was too pricey and wasn't covered on my plan. There is a very popular product "Penetrix" on Amazon for pain relief also. And yes a heating pad. Costo can travel around the rib cage and can last a while, good luck.