I take claritin on a daily basis cause I have such bad allergies. I have to say I was feeling really run down too. Ahhh but the good news is I feel better today. I spent all day yesterday doing nothing but lay in my bean bag, drink mint tea (from my garden) take little cat naps and watched old movies. I also made a veggie soup for dinner. I slept really good last night. I haven't had to take anything for pain all day which is good cause I think my stomach was starting to get affected by it. I am keeping my finger's crossed that I am on the mend. My friend did a culture on my throat and it came back negative today, so that's good. thank you for all your advise and stories! I really appreciate it. Happy monday!