I'm on my 10th day with a sore throat.  It started as a severly sore throat, could hardly swallow, swollen and sore glands in the neck accompanied with some mild flu like symptoms (fatigue, slight fever, nasal congestion & diareaha).  The flu symptoms faded after 72 hours.  However, the sore throat remained.  It did seem to get better for a day.  But returned the following day accompanied with a dry cough.  The cough is very slight at day but uncontrollable and chronic at night especially while trying to sleep.  In the morning it fades, but becomes a congested cough with yellow plhem.  During this time I lost my voice almost completely for 48 hrs. It has since returned, but is still strained and not up to par. I've also noticed a slight ear ache radiating from my throat, and the back of my neck is somewhat sore and tight.  So finally went to a doctor 3 days ago and explained the above symptoms.  Doc took a strep test, and I was given amoxicyllin prescription just in case.  The intial test came back negative, and just found out the culture results were also negative.  However, was recommended, regardless of results, if not feeling better by today to start taking presciption and see what happens.  I have not done so yet, just been trying to get rest, staying hydrated, and keeping ibuprofin to a minimal.  My throat is still sore, tounsils and uvula are still quite swollen and red with a few specs of white.  Swelling in neck has seemed to go down, but is still tender.  I still have a slight radiating earache, and cough is still persistant especially while laying down.  I've also noticed as of last night that I had a dull sensation as if something was stuck in the right side of my throat, but not as prevelant today.  Also I have 2 small bumps on either side of the roof of my mouth that are not really discolored or sore, but did not notice them 48 hours ago.  Anyone with input would be greatly appreciated.