Argh.

I get infections very easily, and I think I got one. Also, the infection tends to spread to my colon, even when it doesn't originate there.

Got dental work done last week, and have a temporary cap, which I think came off over the weekend. Now, my jaw and tooth are inflamed, I have colon cramping and diarrhea, and my genital area is also inflamed.

Last time this happened, I had to see two different doctors and three different courses of different antibiotics to clear up the issues. I am frustrated.

Last time, I had to take two courses of antibiotics for the colon, and one for dental. I haven't had a vaginal infection since I was young, so have never tried anything for that.

I guess I am just being wimpy and tired, but it is a moment I am tired of being sick, and tired of spending so much money on my health. I'm whining. My mouth hurts, my abdomen hurts, and I don't know what to do first. I guess my first step would be to call the dentist and have them check the temporary cap. Either it came off, and the jaw got infected, or it isn't covering the nerves in the tooth. Perhaps if that is fixed, my colon will right itself.

It isn't so much that I know I have a dental infection, it's that I know my colitis flares when my body is faced with an inflammation. And my jaw is inflamed. As for the other, argh, I dunno. It's new. Dryness and inflammation which has gotten worse in the past four days.

I am also being a little OCD because of the mold exposure in my workplace.

Like couchtater, I take a daily probiotic and also eat cultured yogurt. Very helpful for some stubborn stomach/colon bugs.

I hope things are better soon. Take care.

I have to take daily probiotics per gyn, wonder if it is related to my fibro...

Update- Went to dentist yesterday afternoon and had indeed lost the temporary cap. My nerve had been exposed for four plus days. It took them a while, but they got another back on. I am giving my colitis flare through the weekend to, hopefully, die down. If not, I can pursue that next week. So far, no change from the cramping and diarrhea. As for the other, I am also going to hold off until next week when I have my mammogram. I just started a new birth control pill and this may be contributing to the problem.

Many thanks for all your suggestions!