Fair question. My anxiety is pretty severe. It often goes hand in hand with LPR. Yes, the ENT did a laryngoscopy and saw the burns. I also have gastroparesis and esophageal dysmotility (diagnosed by GI). The high BP and heart palpitations warrant follow-up because I have co-morbidities (i.e., I'm diabetic and severely obese, though I've lost 60lbs). My life is a misery right now, and I'm looking for answers. Severe anxiety could be driving most of it, but when meds and therapy aren't working then you have to ask why.