Did you take time off for the Australian or Japanese flu?

Ive had loads of colds and the odd bout of flu in the past but this one has completely dropped me. Over the worst of it (I hope) but the bit that’s doing my head in at the minute is my ribs and abdomen are killing me. Apparently its caused by all the coughing, it damages the intercostal muscles between the ribs. Fells like somebody digging a screwdriver in ever time I cough, sneeze or even just move a bit too fast. Getting in and out of the cab is a nightmare and I hate taking time off. I’ll be glad with it finally buggers off!!