[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by RogerTheCat

I seem to remember an old country remedy involving biting a ladybird with the painful tooth. I have never tried it and never will.

Thanks for all your sympathy! I'll pop out later and get some oil of cloves. I'd try almost anything as it's been on and off for a few weeks now (except the ladybird, thanks Roger but I think I'll pass on that one!)