Throat issues and swelling

[brandi7]

This morning I woke up feeling like my throat was swelling up. After finally calming down enough and checking, it seems that my uvula was super swollen. I went to the walk in and they checked my oxygen level which was really good, so nothing is actually blocking my airways or anything. They did seem concerned because my tonsils and uvula were so red and super swollen and my lymph nodes in my neck. They gave me an antibiotic/steroid shot and sent me home. She did say that she did have concern because my voice sounded nasally and because I was just relieved from my covid quarantine earlier this week. She said she wanted me to “get somewhere “ if it got worse or didn’t improve at all. My question is, at what point should I worry or consider going elsewhere? Hospitals are full around here now and only want you to go if absolutely necessary. It has been several hours now since I got the shot and it isn’t super noticeably better, but not worse. What would you do? It could be something as simple as tonsillitis but they were just unsure because of having Covid recently and how badly and quickly it came on this morning.

[Agora1]

Hi brandi7, what I would do is give the Antibiotic and Steroid shot some time to work.

It could very well be a case of tonsillitis which should respond to the medication.

You will know if or when you need to get rechecked if it gets worse or doesn't improve.

I wish you well. xx

[kenster1]

never got antibiotics nothing for mine for over a year but recently they said it`s acid reflux and gave me medication for that.

[texasbonnet]

I would go to the emergency room, tell them about recent Covid and let them tell you what to do. I know for me I will hesitate to go see a dr because I overthink the situation. I know this behavior is coming from the belief that I should not create emergencies or that I am not worthy of receiving help. I know this comes from childhood experience of being told I was over dramatic or creating an emergency. Go to the ER, you are worth it.