Hi Linn . I too have been diagnosed with this. This has been going on about 18 years. Mine bothers me in my throat, and ear, neck, and gums at times. I have thought forever this was my tonsil and something was wrong. I have been to ENT's through the years and one has finally said caroditis. Mine does come and go and of course right now it is here. Have you ever considered that this may be stress induced at times? I will post more soon.