John,
Motrin is Ibuprofen. I agree, if an anti inflammatory decreases the pain, then that may be indicative of inflammation and not an infection. A brewing infection in the jaw bone usually does not respond to Ibuprofen (ie: Motrin, Advil, Aleve).
If you think your physician can be of some help to you, then please go see him. He may do some blood work to check for inflammation and elevated bacteria.
If you go to the MD, keep in mind that it is best not to take any anti inflammatory for at least 24 hours prior to having any blood work.
Stop by and let us know how you're doing....
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by NervousMess
I might try Motrin, but I'm finding that simply Ibuprofin makes things pretty tolerable (at least for now), which makes me further suspect it's some sort of inflammation. That said, I'm still unsure/worried about the possibility of an infection and will try to see my general doctor ASAP, especially as he's perhaps the only medical professional in the area that even pretends to actually listen to me.
Anyhow, once again, thanks, and I'll look for Stonyfield yogurt.
- John |