I know how you feel, Squeaky. I have had little sleep these last couple of nights due to a persistent cough. I know it doesn't sound much, but cough mixture, aspirins and various tablets offer only brief periods of relief.
How come they still can't cure such things like the common cold?
A good idea though to read GD to cheer yourself up a bit
Sometimes it cheers me up; sometimes it makes me angry.
DC disappearing cheered me up.