There is another condition that causes the rib pain that isn't a fracture. It is a cartilage split and it actually takes longer to heal than a fracture. I had to laugh at your "fart" comment because I almost said that in my post yesterday when I was telling you how any sudden body surprise hurts. About the Z pack..if the fracture and the bronchitis weren't enough..after i took the Z pack I got a yeast infection down south if you know what I mean and thrush in my mouth. That was totally disgusting. It was Christmas Day and I couldn't do much about it. The day after I called for Diflucan that fixed both problems. Eat Yogurt if you are taking a Z pack. Hope today is better.

BW