Is my fever just a fever? Or something else? ?

Question

Yesterday (Sunday, August 31st) I woke up around 8:15am with a fever of 101.8. I felt fine for the most part, I really only just had a fever. Then later on in the day, my fever worsened. I started developing a severe headache, and my back and neck became stiff. I took over the counter medicines, (Ibuprofen and tylenol) and my temperature started to get only a little lower. Then throughout the night, it started getting higher, as high as 103.8. I took a cool bath, dabbed cool rags over my body, rested and drank a lot of liquids; but nothing worked. My fever went down only as low as 102.7 and then back up all yesterday and all night. I've been hot, cold, sweaty, and shivering.

Does anyone know what can cause just a fever? My throat doesn't hurt, I'm not vomiting, I'm not even nauseas, I'm not coughing or anything. My only symptoms are high fever, headache, and my body aches. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

A fever is the body's natural reaction to something being wrong. The increase in body temperature is caused by the body fighting to return to a normal state. A fever is often accompanied by unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, muscle pain, chills, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. An infection is the most common cause of fever. Other causes include overexposure to the sun, an allergic reaction and an adverse reaction to an immunization.

Some remedies which you can try...

Things You’ll Need:

Fever thermometer

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

Ginger ale, flat sodas, water, various other beverages

Ice chips

Step 1

Resist the temptation to take medication at the first sign of a fever. Having a fever is a natural indication that your body is fighting off an infection or reacting to abnormal circumstances. If you treat the fever too quickly, your body may not have sufficient time to rid itself of the underlying problem.

Step 2

Monitor a fever closely. Take your temperature regularly to determine if your condition is worsening. If your fever continues to increase or shows no signs of breaking, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help reduce it. This will also help alleviate some of the aches, pains and other uncomfortable symptoms associated with the fever.

Step 3

Stay hydrated. The body needs plenty of fluids so that it can aggressively fight whatever is causing the fever. If your stomach is too upset to keep liquids down, try sucking on ice chips or sipping ginger ale or flat soda. Replacing fluids is especially important if you experience vomiting or diarrhea.

Step 4

Make yourself as comfortable as possible while allowing your body to fight a fever. Wear light clothing and keep the room cool. Try taking a lukewarm bath or sponging off with a cool cloth.

Step 5

See your doctor if your fever is very high or if it lasts for several days. A temperature of over 104 degrees F is usually considered very high. You should also seek medical attention if you experience confusion, painful urination, a stiff neck, convulsions, trouble breathing, or severe vomiting or diarrhea.

Speedy recovery! :-) Take care mate!

Answer 2

yes you have something going in there, trying to get out, what u have been doing is good but if you still feel that crappy you should go to a doctor,,don't wait to long,,  good luck take care