ENT visit

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Broke down & went to the ENT on Monday. I knew I had a sinus infection from when I went to the dentist a couple of months ago. I was put on antibioitcs then. When I went to the rheumy for the flare he put me on Cipro the 23 of dec. Well, I wasn't getting any relief. My teeth were hurting it was so bad. Ted & I planned to go to Wisconsin to the Indian casino on Monday but when I got up the left side of my face was swollen & I was in lots of pain in my teeth. So I called the ENT hoping I could get in on Tues. since we were going in that way anyways. No dice but they could get me in that day. I didn't want to miss the casino so I made an appointment for tomorrow, but the pain was intensifying so I called back & took the appointment. I have a bad infection so I am on Cipro for an additional 10 days, Guafesin & another Vioxx to help with the inflammation & pain. Also I have a mixture of water, baking soda & sea salt to squirt in my nose twice a day. Got the rheumy all upset. I talked to the nurse early afternoon & she said to let them know what the ENT said so we turned off the cell phone. Since we didn't go to Wisconsin we went to a casino closer. Got home at 5:30 am & got a call from the rheumy at 10:00 Tues. morning. He had tried calling twice on Mon. night. He was really concerned. He even left a message to call the answering service & have them page him. I really felt bad. I'm still learning about this darn old RP. I didn't realize that my slightly swelled nose & red cheeks & nose was a big deal. I figured if I rested it would be okay. I never had a little one. When I first started having them about 2-3 years ago my face looked like I had been beat up by a boxer. I now realize that even the slightest little thing I have to call him. I know how serious an infection can be but I was on antibiotics so I didn't think much about it. It's sort of like living in limbo. Am feeling better. My tooth is still sore. It seems to hurt more when I talk a lot, so I can't imagine why I hurt so much. Have cut way down on the pain pills, in fact had none today. We have , our six yo grandson. He came home with us last night & will stay until Sat. It was either us or go to work with my son. He is so loving and affectionate. Even though I am exhausted, he is the boost I really needed. Well, enough of my going on and on. I will take care of myself now that the holidays are over. Dinner with friends SAt. night & then it's over. Luv ya, Susiecue