Just wanted to report that the pain seems to be getting better finally after almost a week on the pain meds and antibiotics. I am back to take 2 Tylenol and 2 advil for pain instead of the stronger pain meds and I don't have to take them every 4 hours...more like every 8 and even when the pain starts up again it's not as severe as before. I know the problem isn't solved and won't be until I can get the tooth pulled in a few weeks...but I am relieved to have some relief from this pain.

Of course...over the past week I have been consumed with this terrible exhaustion. I am constantly wanting to sleep and napping for VERY long periods of time (and I NEVER nap...never). Don't know what that is about...am hoping it's from the meds.