thanks Doodle Bug7, I had xrays and later on, a CT Scan.

They really don't know and the ER had two shots at figuring it out. My lab tests show I have a huge infection or inflammation in me. As I may have said, I will be taking 60,000mg of Septra DS in 30 days.

Here it is: High Sensitivity CRP is 32.20. 3-10 range says to consider retesting in 1-2 weeks. So my Cardiologist, Pulmonologist, Urologist, Neurologist and the janitor are all watching. My Urologist thinks I have Prostatitis, hence the high amount of anti-biotics. My PSA went from around 5-7 up to 18 in 6 months time. After 30 days I am to get another PSA test and if it is still real high, it is biopsy time.

Back to my ribs. One dr. said it is a long shot, but maybe the "infection" is causing the rib pain. Who knows??

Sorry to hear about you being in the hospital, that is no fun on a good day.