Hi, As per the history you have provided my thoughts are as follows: * Symptoms are most probably suggestive of viral infection as you have headache and other symptoms as you have mentioned * Pharyngitis is a known complication in any such infection whether bacterial or viral * Pharyngitis give the funny feeling * It seems that you are not taking adequate medicines or dose as needed, please ask for the proper doses and duration of OTC medicines that you are taking * Povidone iodine gargles * Plenty of warm liquid s and soft warm diet should be taken * Taking bed rest helps a lot * Consult your doctor for clinical evaluation, examination and investigations of blood and throat swab to decide the further treatment required Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon