Ok, first things first. Here comes that big hug......
You know, maybe, just maybe, that flu virus is upseting your apple cart, so to speak. I've had several nasty viruses this past year and my arthritis went right through the roof. I think it took me about 10 days to settle down again, but I'm almost back to normal.
I think it's great to hear your going to school. I wish I could afford it, but I couldn't even afford one used textbook at todays prices.
sounds like you'll make one heck of a good, inquistive student. Don't let the teacher's /professors get away with anything.
Hope your AS and tooth get oodles better.