I had my tonsils out a few years ago. (I even have a thread on here about it.)
As brutal as it was at the time- I am now almost never sick; and I rarely get a sore throat/ strep/ tonsillitis. I was in my early 20's as well when my troubles started- and didn't have my tonsils out until my mid 30s. Every year after 18 the tonsillectomy gets harder and harder to recover from; so if these problems keep coming back ask about getting your tonsils out.
And yes- when I would have problems with my throat it would last for 10-14 days easily. Gargle with salt water or scope if you can handle it; and gargle often.
Oh- and if Fotze offers to help with his own "throat remedy"- I recommend declining.
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