i hope it turns out to be strep too.. if it makes you feel any better, my throat isn't THAT sore, it's only really sore in the morning/late at night... and not that much at all during the day...so maybe it's not what i have. I'm feeling much better than i was in the beginning.. although i'm definately still fighting it. Wonder what "it" is anyway? Anyhow, let me know what happens.. hope you feel better! ~ heather