If you persistently get them and there is no underlying medical or other reason for them - then maybe yes. Hayfever, carbon monoxide, all sorts of things can cause a sore throat - as well as viruses etc. If however a sore throat occurs when you get a family visit and feel that you cannot 'speak up' or you have a partner who you feel you cannot communicate with - situations like that could be a way that TMS shows itself. Read and see if you have the characteristics....