Sore Throat, Week 3

Yes - I know I havent posted much lately but to be honest, Ive felt far from blogworthy lately.

Ive pretty much had a sore throat for the past 3 weeks straight.

I went to the Dr. after the first few days and they said the sore throat was caused by a virus (I was coughing & had a runny nose as well) 

Then I went again a few days later since it wasnt getting ANY better (I was scared I had strep.) I caught flack from most of them because I kept insisting it was strep. I know they were rolling there eyes as they left the room, as I sit there being a complete crybaby over a sore throat. I didnt care ... I was on day 10 of said sore throat and was certain it was more than a virus. 

Needless to say, The strep culture was negative and they again said it was a virus. They told me I needed to give it time. My husband even went so far as to tell me Im just not "used" to being sick and thats why it seemed so bad. Right. So my throat doesnt really hurt so bad that Im losing weight because I cant fricken EAT?! Okay - so obviously Im getting a little grumpy too.

The days kept passing and the sore throat isnt going away - Ive gargled with salt water, used a humidifier, gargled with more salt water, tried Hydrogen Peroxide gargle, drank hot tea, ate spoonfuls of honey, and even tried to 'think' myself better. (My Brother told me if I told myself I felt better, then I would feel better.)

Anyhow - now I sit here on day 21 of this lovely sore throat. Now Im convinced I have mono. Now I get to watch them roll there eyes at this diagnosis. Its that or a sinus infection ...