The kind you drink - I do it in one gulp and follow it IMMEDIATELY with a swig of Diet Coke - so I barely taste it.
Ummm... Well, I hope the Diet Coke you drank was the Caffeine Free variety, or you basically just ended up taking the Daytime version of NyQuil - which has caffeine it - or some other stimulant to override the drowsy side effects of the medicine.
From the symptoms you've been describing, it actually sounds like you may be dealing with a bad case of acid reflux. -And taking a swig or two of Diet Coke before going to bed could definitely induce that. -Oh, and the Emergen-C too - just all that acid. *Also remember that Emergen-C bills itself as an energy giver not taker, so before bed... Hmmm.. Not sure if that's the best choice.
But you could be dealing with acid reflux. Your mention of "squeezing" sounded very familiar to my bout with it last year around this time. And acid reflux can also cause a very sore throat since the acid back-ups into your espophagus - trust me on this one -ugh! Is your throat also feeling sensitive in addition to sore? If you're not noticing much post-nasal drip going down the back of your throat, acid reflux could be the possible culprit of your malady. You could buy one of the five packs of Pepcid AC or similiar product, take one after eating your final meal of the day, and see if that helps come morning.
*And stress can bring it on too... And with all your travel and activities that past couple of weeks... Hmmm..
Just something to think about.
I could always check with Tom Cruise to get his diagnosis.
