Hi, I have had a sore throat for around 10 weeks now. It only hurts when I swallow, to begin with saliva but now when I drink and eat. I have been to the Dr a couple of times firstly I got antibiotics as it was thought I had a throat infection after a cold but that did not work. I went back and got referred to a specialist who put a camera down my throat and could not see anything wrong, it was just a bit red. He has referred me for a MRI scan. Before the cold and beginning of the sore throat when I sneezed and swallowed after it my throat was really painful but would only last for a minute or so. I mentioned this to the Dr but I think it has been over looked as I think this is the cause. Will an MRI show up any damage that a sneeze may have caused? I have read online that several other people have had the exact same problem after sneezing. Could this be the problem and how long will it take to heal. I sneezed the other day which activated it which again to me points to the source of the problem. Any information would be a help. Thanks.