Thank you so much for all these wonderfully helpful and calming responses.

Charm...I can't recall my question #3. Do you happen to remember it? You answered "maybe."

I had a panoramic CT Scan at the dentist's office and sent it to the ENT. Everything looked good. It was of my mouth and sinuses. I guess this is not sufficient????

I made an appointment for tomorrow to see the ENT again because the ear pain has not abated.

Now, I have FEVER and have had it for six days. Can this be a symptom? The dentist is a little surprised...saying it is a little longer than typical to have fever like this.

Additionally, I have a history of lupus. IT has been in remission, but I understand this can make me more prone to these cancers.

I have moments that I'm ok and other not so good moments. The fever is starting to get to me.

I recall well what my mother went through. Sadly, she did not have a good support system.

Thank you again.