Since Thursday I have been feeling pretty awful, all over pain, chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, coughing, nose running, and the worst sore throat I've ever had. Needless to say I have not been worried about what I eat, if I could even eat (seriously sore throat). As the days passed the sore throat got worse and worse finally breaking me down today in tears because I didn't even want to swallow. There aren't any quick cares (over an hour away) around here so I begrudgingly went to the emergency room at 5 this morning. I got diagnosed as having Viral Pharangitis and possibly even step throat (the test came back negative, but the doctor said that it could still be positive).
Now my questions, while I was given pain meds for the throat pain it only makes it bearable and not completely go away; what can I eat thats still healthy, but doesn't feel like razors going down. I need something more than soup now too.
Secondly, I know it doesn't matter, but I like to keep track of everything I eat on the daily plate. Well I ate ice cream yesterday to soothe my throat and threw it back up like 5 minutes later...should I record it?
If anyone else has had this and knows any way to make the pain go away at least a little bit more please let me know. I've tried salt water gargles, every drop and OTC that I could find. Also, I've tried gatorade and ginger ale.
Sorry, if this doesn't make much sense I am currently on hydrocodone
Thanks for the help
Sick
I am sorry you're so sick - sounds just yucky, all the way around! As far as keeping track of your calories, you can try, but I really wouldn't bother for now - focus on getting rest and getting better. When my throat has been that sore, soup, popsicles (no dairy - it makes it worse, I think), herb teas, would be accepted...in the grand scheme of things, having low calories for time you're sick won't offset your progress. Try small amounts of things like dry toast dipped in broth, a bit of scrambled egg, some rice - with your stomach acting up, don't push it. A little bit at a time, and keep your fluids up with teas, soups and such. Some honey mixed into the teas will help sooth the soreness, and perhaps a squeeze of lemon. 
