Hi there...weird confusion going on with the forum, that doesn't make much sense. Anyway...

Yes, it is slightly red as stated. It does not appear to have any temperature difference than the other cheek. I believe the pus had a slight yellow color to it, but I did not see it. I know in the past, that was the color. As for an odor, I have no idea. I don't believe it has in the past. The doctor is doing some labwork on the pus sample, so I will be sure to post the findings here...

I'm drinking water because I was told to hydrate. It's room temperature water that I drink. Yes, on top of all this, I'm still thirsty. In fact, surprisingly parched a lot of the time.

Barb, can you please define "plenty" of garlic cloves? *grin* And, if you could, describe why this is something I should be taking. One, for my curiosity. Two, because it's difficult to eat anything. And three, because that flavor will surely set my gland into secretion making it larger. Not complaining, by any means, I just like to understand why I'm doing what I'm doing!

Thanks so much for all the help thus far...I look forward to any further plans. I'll copy this to the other thread as well.