I have been amazed by the way we wreck our bodies or they are wrecked by illness and infection but yet still manage some good humour. STWers I salute you, your inflections and ailments and wish you all speedy recovery. After 72hrs the double dose of antibiotics have kicked in and I am feeling a bit chirpier. I am grateful that I live in the first world, have access to and can afford a decent dentist, have antibiotics and pain control within reach…..it could have been so much worse in another country, time or situation! your posts have put it all in perspective!