Hi Wondering:

I've had a multitude of weird symptoms like you, and been almost evicted from some of the ENT offices - guess they think I'm paranoid too. Anyway, I did see a specialist at a University 2 hours from my house last week and he turned out to be not only an ENT doctor, an Associate Professor of Surgery, Laryngology-Bronchoesophagology. I went to him because I was having swallowing problems mostly, but other problems, some of which you mentioned. The only difference, and it may not even be a consideration, is that I did have oral cancer (tonsils) with my radiation/chemo treatments ending in 2/09. However, when I go to a doctor and they find out this, if they don't "see" something suspicious, they check no further and say my problems are from late after-effects from radiation. None, except this new doctor, has checked me for having something "normal" people have. Before I go to far, Wondering, have you had any taste problems, such as sour or putrid tastes in your mouth? Or, just the sore throat issue? Let me know, and I'll tell you (send you a PM) what this new doctor found (associated with acid reflux)that may be the cause of problems I am having, and have had for almost 2 years.
julieann