I think many things are treated "only" for the symptoms, not the "causes" and that's not all doctors, I never mean to say that, but our doctors are very swamped, and limited in what they can provide for someone like me that has only Medicare/and Medical for lower income. Another reason I try to figure out some things I might try.

I do have coverage for some procedures, as well as "types" of doctors. I am going to see today if I need a referral to an ENT because although "I think" it's all allergy, it could also be LPR from my stomach. LPR is a reflux issue where unlike acid reflux, you don't feel it. Long name is called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. I admit to avoiding the tests by an ENT because they look awfully uncomfortable but I think I need to bite the bullet and go for it to find out for sure where it's coming from. For me, if it is LPR, it goes right along with my sinus allergies which is double trouble 😉