Thanks for all the ideas. I plan on reading more after I get home from work. I have limited time off left due to taking a few hours here and there due to my regular flavor neuropathy. A few hours here or there over years whitles down the time fast.

Stress=awful. My rib issue kicked up this morning when I had to say my piece on a subject, it got heated, my silver tongue appeared, so it goes.

On the nerve near my ribs/lung- if that doesn't resolve when this runs its course I am going to in some regular discomfort. The sound I make was probably on George Lucas' rejection list for Darth Vader breathing noises. It is discomfort more than pain, though that accompanying zap makes what happens in my legs and arms seem, well distant.

I am centered now, though. A few hours to go after my lunch ends. Then my ottoman, me, my boy jabbing me in the ribs and a rictus grin/grimace on my face.

I think this case would be considered mild to medium. My primary brought up Lyrica might be helping me cope. I don't doubt it. The only thing that touches the zap is the hydrocodone, though.

Again, thank you for ideas.
Jon