The most noticeable effect of the swelling from my point of view -- that is, behind it -- is a general tightness and surface discomfort rather like that caused by sunburn. But it's in a bad place; the doctor was particularly concerned that it not spread into my eye-sockets, and the swelling has already half-circled both eyes.

After three 500-mg doses of Cephalexin, the matching bilateral toothaches have subsided, but the sunburn feeling and the red mask are still firmly in place.

Today I shall take a little stroll downtown for a lecture and lunch with a buddy.