About 7 weeks ago I had a severe adverse reaction to a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. My main symptoms were severe muscle pain so bad that I couldn't stand up and neuropathy. These symptoms have improved greatly and overall I'm feeling a lot better, however about a month ago i noticed my tongue started to tingle after I ate which progressed to my throat feeling very tight and burning in my mouth and lips every time I ate. Sometimes it feels tight/ sore right under my jaw and sometimes the base of my neck, right above my sternum notch feels very tight and breathing/ swallowing feels slightly constricted. However I have never been unable to swallow or had any wheezing. I have also noticed an increase in post nasal drip which puts pressure on my soft palate and adds to the discomfort.
Two weeks ago I had a session with a psychologist who specialises in mind-body type disorders and he also guided me through some tapping on my body (I know it sounds a bit weird but I'm willing to try anything that may help). After this session I have noticed a significant reduction in the mouth symptoms, however the throat tightness remains and it has started to also feel painful/tender to the touch.
I am mainly scared that the reaction to the antibiotics could have triggered some MCAS like syndrome and that the tightness is actually swelling from an allergic reaction. I know that this is incredibly unlikely, however I cannot get past this fear and not being able to eat properly is destroying my life. Has anyone else experienced symptoms like this and been able to recover?
Two weeks ago I had a session with a psychologist who specialises in mind-body type disorders and he also guided me through some tapping on my body (I know it sounds a bit weird but I'm willing to try anything that may help). After this session I have noticed a significant reduction in the mouth symptoms, however the throat tightness remains and it has started to also feel painful/tender to the touch.
I am mainly scared that the reaction to the antibiotics could have triggered some MCAS like syndrome and that the tightness is actually swelling from an allergic reaction. I know that this is incredibly unlikely, however I cannot get past this fear and not being able to eat properly is destroying my life. Has anyone else experienced symptoms like this and been able to recover?