text: my throat is so sore? i can't eat or even drink anything. i have been taking medicine and cough drops. my dad said im fine. but its been for days. any suggestions on how i can ease it until i see the doctor tomorrow? its killing me. thank u sorry to hear you're sick.  going to the doc is a good idea because they can help you sort a garden variety variety viral insult from strep throat.  i'm sure you've had it done before.  5 seconds and its off to be cultured...  but in the interim, some of your other advice is good... tylenol, lots of fluids.  if you're getting a lot of nasal congestion its a good idea to deal with that.  the drainage is a continuing source of irritation.  when i was  kid my grandmother made a drink called the bee's knees... its sounds like a flapper girl drink to me now in retrospect.  its equal parts honey, lemon and whiskey.  heated.  stirred.  i found it helpful.    good luck!!  hope you feel better