You may have seen my other post, but the doctor did not seem to be concerned about my mouth and throat at all. I asked if she might do a biopsy just to ease my mind and she said, "Biopsy what?"

She seemed a little flipid considering the amount of anxiety I've been going through during the waiting period. She did order a Sed Rate test to help ease my mind. Apparently it is useful in determining if something is going on (though is not specific) before the tell tail signs are apparent.

One thing I have gotten from this board is that early diagnosis is crucial. My boss had breast cancer and despite going in for a check-up just 2 months before she was diagnosed, they missed it and she was so angry to have waisted those precious 2 months doing nothing when she could have had treatment. She is a 20 year survivor, and a huge advocate about managing your own health, as doctors have so many patients, they do sometimes miss things.... we know our bodies best.

I am to go back in 2 months for a follow up if my symptoms have not improved and then an annual check-up there after.

I have begun to take the Zantac again, even though it has not offered any relief for my sore throat, but I'm going to give it a real try. I've also started taking my Alegra, in case post nasal drip is part of the problem. All of this was just prescribed to me 3 months ago when my symptoms began and I used them for a while but stopped after 2 weeks of no improvment. Seems they want to blaim everyting on acid reflux or alergies these days, but hey, with the stress I've been under, nothing is impossible.