Just an update. Even though my primary doctor was convinced I needed to let this go, as in his words, "I have no life threatening symptoms" I did beg and was able to get another ENT appointment with a different doctor who did not suggest canceling my appointment so I could save some money. Finally, the third ENT did a scope and saw a lot going on in my throat and was able to schedule a CT with contrast that very afternoon. I have a week to wait so hopefully I hear from the doctor tomorrow, his nurse would only tell me there is inflammation in the nodes. I am optimistic but just want to be sure they are not missing something and want to get rid of whatever is causing all these symptoms.

I know the time frame for getting diagnosed is unbelievably long in many cases but I have found how long it takes just to find a doctor who will take me serious that something just isn't right.