...I am fed up with it. It started on Sun evening and doesn't seem to be getting any better. I don't really have any other symptoms apart from feeling really tired, achey and crap ! I have to keep swallowing and I think there is some sort of mucous dripping down the back of my throat (vile I know) - unpleasant sensation and taste. Have been taking painkillers at 4 hourly intervals and it is only just keeping on top of the pain. Does anyone know how long these things normally last ? I am supposed to be going to a wedding this weekend and have to pack and everything, and just feel like crawling into bed... Help meeeeee...