I got punched in the ribs..

I was playing around with one of my friends who can be a little rough at times, and I got punched on my left side, I guess it's my ribs, right underneath my chest, and towards my side.  It wasn't intentional and I don't want to even tell them about it until I know that I'll be okay.

It's bruising already even though it wasn't more than an hour and a half ago, and it hurts really bad.  I don't have medical insurance right now, what should I do?  I can breathe just fine and I'm not crying from the pain, though I do have really good pain tolerance.  It just hurts really bad and I'm not sure what I should do?

You could try icing it (use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel).  If its still hurting though I'd get it checked.

BTW maybe you need to tell your friend so that they know they are being too rough.

Thanks- I don't have medical insurance so I'm going to have to attempted to go to a free clinic I think, it has only gotten worse since.

"I was playing around with one of my friends who can be a little rough at times"...

A little rough?? Bruised and/or possibly broken ribs is WAY MORE than a little rough, my dear. You didn't say whether it was a male or female friend...guess it doesn't really matter, because as they say "with friends like that"...

Show your "friend" what they did to you. If they are not immediately horrified and apologetic and do not offer to pay for your medical treatment, stay very far away from this person, who obviously has anger issues towards you.