Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: I used to be able to talk . As time goes on I ' m finding it increasingly difficult to do so . I took a sip of water when I woke up and it felt like someone digging a pointed fingernail into a fresh wound . Holy shit did that hurt ! !

Answer:

The narrator has strep throat and a sore throat is hard to speak with .



What is it that is making it difficult for the narrator to speak ?