Hello,

I found a swollen lymph node by my jaw a few weeks ago.. It was very tender, palpable, and I was having pain in my jaw, ear and neck. I went to the Dr. She seemed concerned because I didnt have an obvious infection. I told her that I did have a broken molar on that side of the face and that it had been bothering me. She seemed a little more relieved but put me on Bactrium (sp) I then made an appt with my dentist who took an xray and confirmed that I indeed had an infected tooth and needed a root canal. I was sent to an Edodontist he took xray and confirmed the need for root canal. He mentioned the Bactrium was not a typical antibiotic he would prescribe. but he went ahead with the root canal. In the meantime I had an ultrasound and the size came back 3.5cm I got the root canal done and the lymph node shrunk down quite a bit (About 2cm) then 3 days later the tooth started hurting so I took amoxicillin... after 4 of the 5 days of antibiotic I notices I had a pus bump on my gum on the last molar next to the tooth that had the root canal. They have now put me on Clindamycin I have been on for 3 days.. tooth is starting to not hurt and the little pus thing is looking less bad. My Lymph node had swelled back up a bit but is nowhere near the size it was. I went to my dr and she said the Ultrasound tech suggested a CT scan. I asked my dr if since I had a clear infection in my mouth if a CT scan was necessary or if it would make sense until I had the tooth issuse resolved. She agreed and we will move forward from there.. I have fatigue and my neck is sore down the side of the swollen Lymph node. I am wondering if I should be concerned? I am a very healthy person, I run half marathons, eat healthy and typically take good care of myself I just let this tooth break and go 6 months without fixing.... any advice on what to do next would be greatly appreciated.. Oh and my endodontist is on vacay until the 15th (he said he go the root out but didnt actualy complete the procudre)

Hello mindini,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

I just wanted to let you know that there is a
Dentistry and Dental Issues Forum

I hope you can get this sorted and are feeling better fast!

Thank for the info.

I guess I am concerned that it may be something more ominous. I keep reading the 3cm rule and my node was def that big. It isnt that big anymore but is still quite large. I do however have an infection. I just want to know if anyone else has gone through anything similar?

Thanks again

Welcome mindini36.

mindini36,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene