getting sick sucks ass, but it REALLY sucks when you are on! I've been sick with the flu since last thursday and as a result have only lifted twice since then. You just have to rest and drink lots of fluids. if you have strep you're actually lucky since an antibiotic will knock it out pretty quick. having a virus like a cold or the flu bites because you just have to wait it out, until it runs its course.
hope you feel better soon
~R