They can see with x ray if it is infected... Taking antibiotics when there is no infection can be risky. Same with steroids.
Have you considered getting a second opinion from someone else?

Don’t take antibiotics or steroids. Why are you taking so much antibiotics they’re not good for u. There’s been research and studies done that shows that antibiotics cuz fibro. And u cannot mix steroids with antibiotics. Medrol is very potent n dangerous. Prednisone is better at 5mg but u dont need it for that. What kind of antibiotics r u taking? Do not take Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like cipro, levaquilin etc

I went last year for a routine cleaning. My teeth checked out fine. Never had any problems with my teeth. A week later I chipped a tooth. My teeth started throbbing and my gums became very sensitive. I went back to get the chipped tooth fixed and mentioned the pain and irritation I was experiencing. The dentist told me my teeth had shifted. Possibly because of the cleaning. He sanded some of my teeth so I would have better alignment for when I bite down and said that should stop the pain and irritation. Well, my mouth has not been the same since. I continue to have pain in my mouth, jaw, and my gums are always irritated. I think this last teeth cleaning triggered the nerves in these areas and now the Fibromyalgia has set into this area of my body as well. I’m due to go for another cleaning soon, and I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do. I can’t imagine going for another cleaning when my mouth is constantly in pain now. So Cheryl, your not alone. I wish I could recommend what to do. Our bodies are so sensitive when we have Fibromyalgia as you probably already know, that any little thing can trigger pain. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Jen

Cheryl🌷, I hope you get some relief soon! And a good Doctor that hopefully knows what they’re doing🤞! I’m sending you big healing hugs🦋🌷🦋, Deb

I’m on my 3rd round of antibiotics and he said if it’s not better in a week we will try a different antibiotic. And I said if you know for a fact it’s “just nerve pain” why would I keep taking antibiotics??!! He said just in case. I’ve been taking Motrin but it’s killing my stomach so yesterday he gave me Tylenol codeine and a pack a steroids for one week. I can only take that Tylenol at night since I work all day, but last night it did not help. I’m hopeful about the Medrol (steroid).