Had chest infection on and off for about 4 weeks,every time I say I will start the meds it disappears again,but I am coughing bit more than usual.However last night I coughed as I was bending down and got awful cramp at top of ribs really painful and it lasted for over 5 mins.My hubby said he could not see anything but it was really frightening ! All night I was afraid it would come back and the area felt bruised.Today it is still sore but i am breathing ok, feel as if I have been punched or something and am frighted to cough at all.
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Anyone had this ???
I think you need to get checked with your doc concerning the coughing, also to get your lungs checked and to be sure you have only strained a muscle by the coughing. Ongoing coughs and repeated chest infections should be brought to your docs attention. I hope you are feeling better soon. Let us know what your doc says. Take good care.
Zoee
Thanks Zoee I suppose I know deep down I should go to docs but am seeing consultant soon as well ! all good fun not ! Will let you know.Take care all too
I've had this. So so painful and I feel for you. It was before I was diagnosed - its rarely happened since. I'm assuming it's because I don't cough as much.
Definitely see your GP and mention to consultant too.
Marie x
HI,
I get this every now and again when I'm lying down in bed it's like my chest muscles go into spasm. It feels like a form of cramp but in my chest rather than the usual feet or legs - I generally take a large pinch of salt which seems to help (discovered that one night in desperation when it wouldn't settle down).
However, I would suggest getting checked out first just to make sure there's nothing else going on.
Carrie.
Have no idea either but going to see a doctor seems a reasonable thing to do.
Hi I had this a few years ago. Was coughing a lot then got a terrible pain over my heart. I went to hospital and they said it was cramp in the heart muscle. It lasted for ages and had to have strong painkillers. You are lucky yours only lasted 5 minutes! Though I agree it is really scarey...
It hasnt happened since thank god but was told I was coughing a lot because of underlying chest infection which I didnt realise I had.
Hope this helps Bev xx
Oh forgot to add that I have a terrible cough and this has only happened to me once so try not to worry too much about coughing love - it probably wont happen again. x
Thanks everyone glad to know others have had it too.Will get it checked out,take care all x
are you taking antibiotics for the chest infection ? I used to put it off and realise now it only makes it worse. x
No Julie I hate taking them always feel sick and upset stomach too but if no better will have too.When i was in hospital on intravenous antibiotics I was fine though and I was eating more than I do at home !! x