Try squeezing lime juice, mixing a teaspoon of honey and a dash of cayenne pepper in a shot glass

maybe your throat is numb. if your having hard time swallowing take liquids only and go to doctor..

There's not much they can do that , do you have an urgent care by you?

...I had a simular problem--> (not to scare you or bum you out)..but i woke up ...twice, on the floor from, choking,..twice, scared the daylights out of me & by the grace of God i awoke..but i had went to Dr. & had to have a "swallowing" test..my gag reflex was ok, but i have to eat small amount's now i can't woof food down like i do i am Italian & love food but..on the lighter side, 1 day my mom cooked a great meal & i just got home, & was hungry & during the meal mom said to me.."Slow Down!!!"....I looked up @ her & said....It's bad enough i have to taste it do i have to chew it too.......i got the biggest asswhoopin' a mom could give....

I also woke up like this, I have been sick for over a month now after I relapsed..

they keep telling me it's viral and nothing they can do...

I hope you get better, I have been using the sore throat spray.. it helps a little.. and gargling with salt water.