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Fever, Weakness, Neck Pain, Headache. Blood Test Done. What Could Be The Reason?

I got sick on a Wednesday feeling like I had a bad flu my body backed so bad weak and headache all over head and neck . And fever low grade I feel like its hard to catch my breath. Went to dr on Friday took blood and said virus I m still feeling bad with bad neck and headache I have a little cough but its deep in my chest feeling I m still weak also. What is wrong with me. I was worried about viral miningitus at first couse I had all the symptoms but figured it would show up on the cbc test. I need to know what to do I also have sharp pain ever so often shoot up my head on eight side. Do I need to go back to the dr
Fri, 3 Aug 2012
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Hi Lisa,

Welcome to healthcare magic!
Your problem is related to infection- viral/bacterial.
Did your clinician get a chest Xray, if not get it now.
You might be having pneumonia.
Headache and fever also suggest viral/bacterial/TB meningitis.
What treatment you received from your doc.
A 1gm Acetaminophen(paracetamol) 8 hourly should be taken.
Viral infections get better in 4-5 days with that along with good hydration, nutrition and rest.
If problem continues then you need to get CT Brain and CSF study.
You need a review physical examination by your physician and get base line investigations like Chest X Ray, Electrocardiogram, Complete Blood Counts, Renal Function Test, Liver Function Test, Lumbar puncture if needed. This work up is expected to detect the underlying problem so a definite treatment could be started.


I hope this advise would be helpful for you.

Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back,
I would be happy to solve them.

Wish you a great health!



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Fever, Weakness, Neck Pain, Headache. Blood Test Done. What Could Be The Reason?

Hi Lisa, Welcome to healthcare magic! Your problem is related to infection- viral/bacterial. Did your clinician get a chest Xray, if not get it now. You might be having pneumonia. Headache and fever also suggest viral/bacterial/TB meningitis. What treatment you received from your doc. A 1gm Acetaminophen(paracetamol) 8 hourly should be taken. Viral infections get better in 4-5 days with that along with good hydration, nutrition and rest. If problem continues then you need to get CT Brain and CSF study. You need a review physical examination by your physician and get base line investigations like Chest X Ray, Electrocardiogram, Complete Blood Counts, Renal Function Test, Liver Function Test, Lumbar puncture if needed. This work up is expected to detect the underlying problem so a definite treatment could be started. I hope this advise would be helpful for you. Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back, I would be happy to solve them. Wish you a great health!