I've had that awful cough and sore throat that's been doing the rounds. I was bravely just getting on with it until I entered week 4 and it obviously went to my chest. Cough became an absolute hack, very productive, sore throat returned with a vengeance. I had pain on my left side under my ribs which I assumed was a strained muscle from all the coughing fits.
GP gave me antibiotics and within a few days my cough and throat were much better. A week on, I feel almost back to normal except for the pain under my ribs is getting worse.
It's still very bad on my left but now tracking round to the right. Coughing, sneezing, bending, picking up toddler all very painful. It hurts to lie down and roll over. I'm walking like an elderly person.
I'm still feeling fatigued (although toddler!) and I get a bit breathless if I try to walk quickly.
Does that sound like muscle strain from coughing, or could it still be connected to the chest infection and should I get it checked out?