man strep throat sucks ass, i had it for the first time back at new years. if your doctor hasnt, get him to give you a prescription for a z pack. that shit will have you feelin much better in a day of taking it. as for helping the pain until the meds work, mix a glass of half water half apple cider vinegar (nasty as hell, but takes some of the throat pain down).
edit: glad you got some meds