Hello I have been suffering with a very sore throat for about three weeks. I have had some antibiotics from my GP but there was no improvement. I have pain around my thyroid gland and suffer from an under active thyroid. I have just come back from the ENT department where a tube was passed into my throat via my nose. My throat is normal. The pain is on the right when I swallow and in my right ear. It is very uncomfortable and keeps me awake at night. The doctor felt around the area and said that my cartilage might be inflamed. I was not given any more medication. How long can I expect the pain to last and what would you recommend I take for pain relief please?