Hi Bethany!

Sorry to hear you are having some issues right now!

I suggest calling the new doc and asking the receptionist if they have any cancellations. Maybe they could squeeze you in sometime this week. The sooner you get in, the sooner you will be able to get scheduled for further tests like a CT or PET scan.

Please try to keep your mind busy to help keep you from being so worried. I know its not easy to avoid worrying. Some patients find it helpful to limit the amount of time you think about your situation to say 5 or 10 minutes then 'change the channel' and force yourself to think of more positive things. Sounds like you have some great things coming up in the near future so try to think about those things. School is a good one to focus on, there are so many little details that go into it.

Please use caution with botox. I have discussed botox with my ENT. He told me it paralyzes the muscle so in my situation it was not a good idea at all.

Please dont let insurance keep you from getting your check ups. I went without insurance for about 6 months. All of my doctors worked with me. My ENT normally charges $85 for a 10 minute consult, he waived his fees during my lapse of insurance. Many hospitals have discount programs that you have to ask about. They dont volunteer these things to everyone which to me isnt right. Never know, by asking you could end up finding someone who will think of the patient first instead of their own pocket. I always say if you dont ask, you dont get.

Please check back in and give an update. Hoping all is ok and its just scar tissue bothering you.