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What Causes Recurring Chills And Fever?
I am a 61 -yr-old female, with a history of Post-Polio (age 2), and a more recent history (two years) of lymphedema (Possibly related to the PP). I am under the care of a doctor, a specialist, and a Phy. Therapist(for the lympedema). I have been experiencing chills, with or without a 1-2 degree fever, for several months on an varying basis. We have been trying to figure out why I have the chills, (ruled out thyroid problems, etc), which I cannot alieviate even with the use of an electric blanket. I am wondering if the chills could be post-polio related? and if so, what treatments might be available? It also might be possible that I am either fatiguing the vein muscles or shutting down my circulation by sitting for too long at a time? Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Welcome and thanks for consulting me. I have carefully worked through your case, and realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as your health issues may resolve soon.
No, it doesn't look like it's due to polio. We need to rule out some source of infection.
It's not due to longer sitting. May be you are fatigued and that gives you more like a feeling of illness. But this is really a very mild grade fever. Take 2tablets of Tylenol per oral 3 times a day.
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DR. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA-PA, USA
Welcome and thanks for consulting me. I have carefully worked through your case, and realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as your health issues may resolve soon.
No, it doesn't look like it's due to polio. We need to rule out some source of infection.
It's not due to longer sitting. May be you are fatigued and that gives you more like a feeling of illness. But this is really a very mild grade fever. Take 2tablets of Tylenol per oral 3 times a day.
May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star ranking, so that I may be in a better position to help you in future too. Go to my profile to write a Review regarding your experience with me here at my Virtual clinic. In future, you may also "Ask me a question" directly from my profile for better and prompt assistance.
Regards!
Your Physician
DR. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA-PA, USA
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