yes, bny806, i totally agree even the laughing, feels like a broken rib, even if I cough a tiny bit, or try and clear my throat (my spit seems to keep on going down the wrong way lately), I hate that i can't laugh really hard! i will be patient with this one, if another month goes by maybe i'll get an xray to see if it is broken. my husband keeps on telling me to go to the doctor, but i know they can't do anything for this at all, i just have to wait it out! thanks for the info