Ok, I work for an opera company, so I know how divas deal with this issue! 1. stop talking! 2. gargle with salt water 3. drink LOTS of ice water. It will bring down the swelling in your cords. 4. tonight before you hit the sack, steam! 5. and keep drinking the water! Good luck, Vance. Thanks for the suggestions. I've stopped talking. I'm sucking throat longenges like those things are candy. I'm drinking lots of water as well as taking some vitamins and started an anti-biotic in case it's something bacterial. I'm doing the best I can, but considering I'm going to the game tonight before driving up in the morning...I might be toast. We'll see. But again...thanks for the tips.