Thanks for the reply. When I retired from teaching I had taught 5th grade for 15 years. Before that I taught first and second grades on alternate years for 15 years. I would get bored with one then go to the other. I really liked 5th though. I taught reading, math and science. My favorites were math and science. As a teachers assistant I an in charge of the in-school suspensions and the noon detentions. I really like that ,too.
I think my doctor finally has my meds all regulated, for now anyway. I have been pain free for the last two days. She increased my cymbalta to 60 mg a day. That seems to keep the pain under control. I haven't seen the neuro yet. Most nights I am able to sleep. I just have to be careful and not lay on that side. My teeth really did hurt. I am still really, really careful about eating. I take very small bites and chew very slow. I hope this medication lasts for a long time. I just hope it doesn't come back with a vengence.