Left side throat pain when swallowing saliva, yawning, burping, etc. for 5 months

I have been having problems with my left side throat since March. First, it started as a discomfort/mild pain when yawning, burping or with hiccups. Then I was getting the same discomfort when swallowing saliva, not so much with food. I went to the ENT twice, who told me not to worry and said he is called convinced it is Eagle’s syndrome. Then I had to go to a dentist because of some frequent gum ulcers, and I mentioned this pain. He told me I have no ulcers behind my left tonsil, where the pain seems to be felt, but he seemed concerned and told me to ask another ENT to scope me (nasal scope) and so I did. The scope came out normal and Doc told me my throat is dry. So he prescribed a throat gargle, artificial saliva gel and steroid nasal spray. Nothing ... symptoms still the same. Then second week of August I was eating a chicken wrap (soft) and hit the spot which bothers me and spent three days in pain to the extent I could not swallow water without pain. I was concerned and went to a private clinic where they ordered some blood tests which came out normal except for one which says I might have a borderline autoimmune disease (to repeat that test). He also performed a CAT scan. All clear. Cannot understand what is happening. I don’t have a lump feeling some people describe with globus, but I have a pinch like/ knife like pain on left side of upper throat when I swallow saliva or yawn, etc. When I asked if acid reflux is possible. both said they don’t think it is the case since my throat does not seem red or irritated, not even the vocal chords. Sry for the lengthy explanation. I felt all details were relevant. I am so concerned and depressed with not knowing what is causing this pain, which I can lately sometimes also feel when I eat. Can anyone relate please? Thanks in advance 

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