I figured I would post to possibly help some of the other people out there struggling with strange symptoms.

I had a second visit to an ENT last week, whom I was much more confident. He went through each symptom I described, and the time frame it occurred, and examined each relatively thoroughly, and explained to me the anatomy of each part. He then scoped my nose and throat on both sides. He said my vocal chords looked red, and that I most like have GERD, caused in part by my love of spicy foods, beer, and stress. He also said pretty definitively that I do NOT have C. He did set up a CT scan for me however to be even more sure than he already is.

So far, I have been "diagnosed" with TMD, Mastoid Tendinitis, and GERD. I am doing my best to live my life accordingly. I greatly appreciate the advice given that it's not cancer til a biopsy says it is. And I currently don't have anything to biopsy, so I am trying to live my live accordingly.

The CT isn't a perfect indicator, but I don't even know what else could possibly be done to ease my fears beyond that. I am just taking this as the best possible reason to make positive lifestyle changes, and enjoy every day even more than I already do.

Another thing I have learned is how many amazing people there are in this world. Everything I have read in here has definitely been a booster to my faith in humanity. Thank you all.

I will post the results of the CT, but I'm sure I am just a stress case.

Stay positive and love your life!