I came down with strep throat this last week and spent at least two days in terrible misery.  I'm not sure why strep throat has to include the excruciating throat pain (like swallowing broken glass) and the extreme ear aches and the fever and… well, you know what it's like.  I slept at least two whole days (and I mean the full 24 hours each day) and still feel as though I need more sleep.  I'm feeling much better now, but I'm far from being myself.  You'd think a shot of penicillin would provide quicker and more complete relief.