Medical Help Please (Throat)?

Okay... so it all started a few days ago. (about 3 or 4 days ago) And my throat has been killlllliinnnnngggg me since then. My tonsils don't look too swollen and there are no white spots. I went to the doctor a few days ago and she said that it was just a virus and that my throat looked fine... but it still kills me to talk and especially to sing. Any tips OTHER THAN gargling salt water on what to do??? thanks guys