Yes, full round of tests for infection including white cell nuclear test. Two surgeons say there is no infection. I’m not surprised that you haven’t heard of antibiotic’s effects on pain and inflammation. I think it’s a well kept secret. Last go-round on amoxicillin was 31 days, and complete resolution of pain, fully restored function. I was biking, hiking and running on my elliptical machine. I had 28 great days of activity. Then the pain and inflammation returned with a vengeance. The prior event was only 17 days on amoxicillin and I got 3 weeks during which time we went to Europe and had a blast. I told the second surgeon two days ago when I saw him for the second opinion, “I won’t got to Italy like a cripple. I will cobble together my amoxicillin and do a round to get set straight before I go?” He asked when I am going…