Who knows what is going on!!!

It started the middle of July.  The right side of my throat on the inside would randomly feel like there was a massive lump on that side.  It didn't hurt but was very uncomfortable and annoying.  By the middle of August it would hurt really bad when it happened.  This is because I was not getting tonsil stones.  Your tonsils have pits in them based on how badly they have been ravaged by viruses like strep.  Mucus collects in the pits creating little pockets of infection.  Kind of yucky, I know.  Unfortunately the pain of these started when we were on our big family trip to DC/PA so it was hard to enjoy the eating part of the vacation because my throat did not feel good.  When we got back from our vacation there were 4 big fires right around our home causing it to constantly be smoky.  My families allergies went wacky and we all had a hard time for a while.  This is when my ear decided to join my throat in making me feel terrible.  My right ear started out being plugged.  I could tell the fluid was not draining from my ear.  I constantly had the feeling like there was water in my ear like when you get out of the shower.  The pressure would built up in my ear and cause a lot of pain and a head ache.  The pain has now moved to my left ear and my ears feel like I am continually driving up a mountain and they will not pop.  Not only does this make my ears hurt and give me a head ache but it gives me vertigo and a disconnected feeling.  Sights and sounds are over stimulating, my ears are constantly ringing and I feel claustrophobic.  Everyday is just about getting through the day without going crazy.  I have been to the doctor 5 times now.  I have been on 2 antibiotics, had nose sprays, and 2 types of steroids.  The only thing so far that has made a little bit of difference is the ammoxicilan for strep I got Wednesday.  My throat feel slightly better and my ears drained a little.  Today at my appointment with the specilist we went over all the possible things that are wrong but nothing fits exactly and the question is is my throat causeing my ears to hurt, are my ears causing my throat to hurt or are they separate?  After getting afrin/lidicain sprayed up my nose so I could have a camera shoved up there and down my throat here is the list of what could be wrong:
1. Have a problem with my tonsils.  I have all the symptoms of needing my tonsils removed but on physical examination they look fine.
2.  I need tubs in my ears.  Once again I have the symptoms of needing them but on physical examination there is no fluid in my ears and there is no pressure diffrence on either side of my ear drum.
3.  I have acid reflux which can cause throat problems without the burning sensation
4.  My jaw pops really bad.  This may be because I clench it when I sleep putting pressure on my ears and causing my headaches and throat to hurt.

Right now I am starting with number 4 and will work on eliminating that this weekend.  I have noticed today that my jaw is really tight so I will be taking a lot of mortin, using a heating pad on my jaw 3 times a day and sleeping with a mouth guard.  I will stay on antibiotics for a couple of weeks to get rid of any virus in my throat.  I also need to take Prilosic OTC to see about the acid reflux thing.  If after the weekend my ears have not improved I will be getting tubs in my ears next week.  If after a month my throat has not improved I will be getting my tonsils removed.  Talk about a bunch of who knows what is going on!!  I hope to feel better soon.  Of the two problems I would like my ears to be better so I can enjoy my days more.  I am trying to stay positive and know that some people have it worse and I still have lots of things that are wonderful even if I do not feel good.

To end on a positive note here is my cute Emmy!!  I love this little boy so much!      

25 Things you maybe did not know about me

1.  I grew up in the Air Force.  I was born in Provo then moved to England, South Dakota, Wyoming, Panama, Germany, and South Dakota again where I graduated High School.
2.  I have a fear of driving.  This has held me back  from a lot of things.  I have driven to Mendon twice by myself since moving to Rexburg though! 
3.  I wanted to study meteorology but the program was at the University of Utah and I could not live in a big city due to my fear of driving.  With this I settled on the Geology program at Utah State University.
4.  I cannot sit on a toilet seat unless it has been cloroxed prior to me sitting on it or knowing I was the last to sit on it.  Ridiculous I know!  I am a professional at squatting and hovering.
5.  I don't like BYU or BYU-I.  Greg and I enjoy making fun of these schools and wonder why on earth anyone would go to them.  We plan on disowning our children if they choose to attend them.
6.  That being said I applied to BYU with the purpose of being accepted and rejecting them.  It was awesome!
7.  My favorite place is a quait little town in France called Saint Paul De Vence.
8.  If I went back to school I would become a dietitian.  Although I do not plan on going back, it is just one of those in retorspect thoughts.
9.  My first date with Greg was on October 19, 2006, we became official January 21, 2007, we were engaged on June 20, 2007 and married in the Logan temple on October 19, 2007.
10.  I cannot swallow pills.  
11.  Cyris is one my chlidren.  Yes I am one of those crazy dog people.
12.  Within the next year or two I plan on getting another goldendoodle, a girlfriend for Cyris.
13.  I have a bacholor degree in Geology and a masters degree in Applied Environmental Geoscience.
14.  I work as a hydrogeologist doing groundwater modeling for the Tucson office of Golder Associates, an environmental consulting agency.
15.  I think babies should be breastfeed.  I cringe when I see babies drinking formula.  I know I should not judge but I do. 
16.  My favorite ice cream is cinnamon ice cream tied with brown bread ice cream.
17.  Chocolate is a necessity.  Candy is no good if it does not contain chocolate.
18.  I love to read.  Prepare to be ignored when I pick up a book because I cannot put it down.
19.  I do Irish Step dancing.  I plan on receiving my teaching certification and opening a dance school.
20.  My favorite music is Celtic music.
21.  I want to go to Antartica someday.
22.  I plan on having the rest of my babies naturally and unless really medically necessary I will not be induced.  With Emmett's birth I feel like I missed out not going into labor on my own and although there is nothing wrong epidurals I want to be super mom!
23.  I do not watch or listen to horror stories.  I am too easily petrified.  In August Em and I were visiting my mom and my aunts came to visit.  Someone told a freaky story about the Devil and 3am.  That night Emmett woke up screaming and he would not stop.  It just so happened to be around 3am.  I was so petrified that Em and I slept with my mom in her bed.
24.  The best part of the year is Fall and Winter.  I love the cooler weather and beautiful colors of fall and I love the snow and holidays of winter. 
25.   I believe I grew up in the wrong time period.  I should have been born to high society during the early 1800s.