Louise, I may get some Actimel, good suggestion.
Ruth, thank you, you're very kind
I'm pleased to report some relief at last! I've managed to drop off the pain killers a fair bit, the swelling is almost gone and I actually had a few spells today totally pain free, yay! That awful grey tense look caused by constant gnawing pain in my face is going at last too. One more day of antibiotics to go. I hope it means the infection is going to clear up. I will give it a few days and if the pain returns I'm off to the dentist for a root canal. Here's hoping that doesn't happen.