OMG PAIN!

I have the most absolute worst pain in my rib cage right now. It feels like someone decided to thrust a 2x4 straight into my sternum and through my spinal column on the other side. Every single breath is punctured by sharp pain throughout the rib cage. Stretches, massage, 2 Valium, and up to 1000mg of Ibuprofen haven't even made a dent in it. It started last night and has gotten progressively worse to tonight. As of right now I absolutely can't sleep, stand, sit, lie down, anything without pain.

Yep, calling in to work so that I can go see the doctor ASAP.

About last night

After more drugs and a hot shower I was finally able to eventually go to sleep and wake with the alarm clock. The pain turned into a mild throbbing and is now either hiding in the shadows behind the ibuprofen or subsided enough that I feel more like my normal achy, grumpy self. The goal is to start with the chiropractor tomorrow.

I really think I need to start saving money for a new bed. The one I have is a very nice double pillow mattress, but I'm pretty sure it's way too soft for my joints. I've had it for about 20 years now, and it's still just as pretty as when I first got it, but my back isn't a pretty 14 year old's back any longer.