Your good thoughts worked, Lene!  My throat is much better...still some white blisters back there, but only half as many as last night.  I slept for ten hours, and I feel much better. Throat isn't as red or as sore.  I have a sinus infection.  I guess it was getting out of hand w/all that throat business.  I didn't take my MTX or my Advair or my evening dose of prednisone last night. I will get some antibiotics Monday, I guess.  I left a message on my rheumy's voice mail. My right ear has that roaring water thing going on, so I think I have my typical sinus/ear infection.  One good thing.  Seems like my immune system kicked in and is beating back the throat thing. Thanks so much for your adivce, and for caring. I was a little freaked out last night because my throat looked awful and it really, really hurt.  I hope you are well and have a good weekend, Lene.  Dont' know what I would do without you.   V