Wow, okay, ratbastid wasn't kidding when he said a lot of people responded! I'm going to wade on through...
--WTF... Crohn's? You're damn straight I'm glad I don't have it, and I wish I had started this thread as "diseases I'm so glad I don't have".
--I'm giving up on the Tessalon, it's not doing a damn thing for me but making me sleepy and dizzy. Sudafed is clearing my head and I'm staying hydrated. Lots of water, lots of tea, no dairy, and my appetite came back tonight YAY!
--Mmm, hot toddies. I'm actually going to fix one before my nice hot bath and another couple before bed and hope it works tonight. Last night (and every night for about a week) I was awake until almost 2:00, staring at the ceiling and miserable beyond belief.
--I'll keep the humidifier going. My room feels like the prettiest part of the rain forest right now but I can't deny it's helping. Lurkette loaded it up with essential oils so I'm getting good steam, plus steamy calm and steamy relaxation and steamy soul-soothing goodness.
Love you guys and thank you.
Oh, and The_Jazz... it's worth it.
Totally absolutely ridiculously worth it.