<s>[INST] i am 74yrs fell on left rib area on sharp edge of chair about 3weeks ago at first little pain now pain unable to sleep on that side able to take deep breath now after taking 800mg ibuprofun have to find a new pcp when my husband gets home should he drive me to the horrible er or will this mend iyself with ibu and being careful [/INST] Hi, Get your X-rays done to rule out any fracture in ribs, till then apply ice pack, apply diclofenac gel, take over the counter painkillers. Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon </s>