Hello,
I am having pain on my right side about breast level for about two weeks.
Two weeks ago I leaned on that side on the arm of my couch and put an unnatural amount of pressure on the breast/rib area. As I forced myself to reach in that position, I knew it was too much as it was painful when I did it. In addition that night I became very ill with food poisoning and vomited all night at 30 to 60 minute intervals. I continued to do so violently and well past the time there was anything left to vomit.
I feel silly because this all seems to be self-induced, but I continue to be sore, unable to sleep on that side or my stomach, and coughing, sneezing, lifting or deep breaths are uncomfortable. Is this a severe strain or possibly something more?