Owwwww.

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This is the most miserable, painful, and violent cough I have ever had in my life. And it's lasted a week. If anything, it's getting worse, and certainly not getting better. I frequently get wracked by bouts of coughing that leave me feeling like I'm gagging or choking or both, often doubled over, and by the end of the day I've always got a vicious headache. My abs are sore, as well as this random spot under my left arm.

Nothing has helped. Orange juice, cough drops filled with vitamin C, tea, honey. Two types of medicine - chest decongestant, and Sudafed Severe Cold. Nothing reduces the intensity of the coughing.

It's starting to scare me. I'm hopefully going to see a doctor tomorrow, or Wednesday. What's wrong with me? :(

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The thing is, there's no inflammation or anything so I know there is very little probability that it is a bacterial infection, therefore antibiotics won't do anything. So that's why I haven't seen a doctor.

My feeling is this: If you are worried about it, go see a Doctor. Sometimes its worth the money if it eases your discomfort. Also, by worrying you might be making it worse. This is my "mind over matter" thing in play.

For me, I'm used to bad coughs and allergies. I kind of survive through random viral attacks frequently. I almost never get a bacterial infection, but viruses attack me because I'm always overworking and stressing myself. I guess I've just gotten used to it. Hehe.

Good luck! I hope you feel better.

Interestingly enough, I wrote this comment after just coughing myself, lol.