most helpful answer one sided throat pain is more concerning than if you had both sides sore. a concern would be a peritonsillar abscess. since i have not way of examining your throat or delve into your medical history by this forum i would suggest that you see your primary care medical provider and be re-examined. there are more things that can cause a sore throat than just strep; one being mono (a virus). you need to be re-examined today if possible. a salt water (1 glass warm water dissolve 1 table spoon salt) gargle at least twice a day.
is there anything i can do/take to help heal my sore throat? . the right side of my throat has been swollen and sore for over 2 weeks. i went to the er they said it was just viral pharyngitis but did a strep test anyway and it came back negative. it started to get better but now today my throat is completely swollen (still only on the right side) like you can't even see the opening on that side and it's difficult for me to eat drink and to talk because of the pain and my words are all slurred. i've been taking 600 ibuprofen for pain every 6-8 hours.