Thank you for your responses. It is weird, but sometimes even knowing that someone is listening can have a calming effect, and it is much appreciated.

I have taken several rounds of anti-biotics in the last year or so. I had two infections on my ear lobe in a six month period. The first time it happened I noticed swelling behind that ear and down my jaw. I freaked and went to the ER for anti-biotics and everything cleared up. Then six months later it returned exactly the same. This time anti-biotics didn't clear up the swelling in the jaw, and then it appeared on the other side. Shortly after that the ulcer appeared in my mouth. At first I thought it was related to the infection, then I thought it was the tooth rubbing. Now I'm wetting myself wondering what is going on.

I just want to feel better, but I haven't been able to get one of the 15 doctors I've been to in the past year to take me seriously. Most just disapprove of my smoking and dismiss me as a hypochondriac. I'm really hoping the dentist appointment tomorrow yeilds some results!