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Suggest Medication For Sore Throat,dehydration And Loss Of Appetite
I have had a fever for the past 13 days with a harsh non productive cough. Before the Memorial Day holiday I had a sore throat, which eventually subsided after gargling and taking vitamin C and echinaceae. The fever started May 23, accompanied with my allergies to grasses, pollen exacerbating and being bitten by multiple mosquitoes. I have had one episode of shaking chills about day 3-5. Last drenching fever was 2 days ago, where I had to change clothes and the bedding 3 times. I have taken 5 days of Ciprofloxacin, but since I am 60 yoa stopped due to fear of tendon rupture and it was not helping. I need to get well. I am fighting dehydration, lack of appetite. What suggestions do you have?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
A fever lasting for 13 days needs to be investigated and should not be ignored. Hence, I suggest that you consult your local physician and get a complete checkup done which should also include necessary investigations.
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