Thank you JK98 and Russ,
I hope I don't have a gum infection - that sounds like a major problem. However from what Angelbaby says her pain went away with removal so it may be the amalgam.

I definately do grind my teeth every night and have done so for many many years. I do take some magnesium, perhaps I could up it but in any case I feel a few steps closer to having the amalgams removed, only a matter of time!!