I know I really need to go the the dr. but I have no insurance at this time so I'd like to hear what your opinions are on what could be wrong with me. Here's my story. Three years ago at work I noticed a lump near my collar bone. It didn't really hurt but it was uncomfortable from swelling. I went to the dr and he said he thought my lymph node was infected. I took antibiotics and it went away. A year later I got a horrible tooth ache. My whole bottom jaw hurt so bad I couldn't eat or sleep. I went to the dentist they took xrays and told me there was nothing wrong and they didn't know why I was in so much pain. Another year later the same thing with my lower jaw happened except this time my chin swelled. I looked like Jay Leno seriously. So I went to the ER and they didn't even look me over but told me it was a gum infection. Again I took antiobitic and it went away. A few months later it happened again so I went to another dr. She told me she didn't have a clue but it wasn't a gum infection because my gums were perfectly healthy. She did blood work and it came back that I had a viral infection. I then lost my insurance and since it has flared up several times. Not as bad but my chin is constantly tender to the touch. My bottom gums hurt occasionally too. So has anyone else experienced anything like this? I am a smoker and have wondered if that had anything to do with it. If it's a viral infection what type of viral infection sticks around this long? Any advice would help. Thank you for listening.