when I had a really bad sore throat the only brief relief I got were these lemon-honey sore throat lozenges. You on them and there is something in the that numbs your throat for a short while....and your tongue. I brought them to school and my guy friend was curious so I gave him one, and next thing I know he's blabbing to all his guy friends how amazing it is because it really does numb your tongue. So next home room I've got three weirdo's asking me if they can have one. lol

Although it was already said, I highly recommend you to drink some tea and chew a bubble gum or a cough candy. :)

Try drinking some decaf tea, it helps with my sore throat everytime^^ Hope you feel better