Fever, cough, and headache...what to do?
About half way through yesterday a developed a sore throat that became a dry cough as the day went on. Today I woke up with a headache and now I have a fever. Not sure if the headache is related to the cough and fever or not. What is the quickest way to get rid of this? I must go to class tomorrow starting a 9 tomorrow. My day ends at 6pm. I really can't afford to miss them because then I would be playing catch up on a full schedule. Not really sure how I got sick since I do not share drinks or food with others, and I was my hands constantly. I bought some throat spray and I am trying to stay hydrated. Any suggestions? Please don't say do to the doctor...I am not insured.
I got sick with a fever and cough the other day?
I woke up this past Tuesday Morning with a bad fever. I went to work and toughed it out but I was miserable all day. I took the next day off and laid in bed, taking Nyquil/Dquil and IB profuren. I felt better the next day(no fever) so I went to work. I still had the cough though. The cough got so bad that it felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest and upper back everytime I coughed! Almost unbearable. The cough stayed and I am in the process of moving so I figured the fever is gone so I moved and sweat in the cold Saturday all day. That night the fever came back! Ugh! I laid in bed allday Sunday and again I was able to kick the fever. I feel better now(its been 2 days) but everytime I take a deep breath I have to cough and I still feel a little pain in my chest? I just can't seem to kick this cough. SOMEBODY HELP ME!! Thank You. going crazy in Pittsburgh
Does eating sour oranges make you sick(cough/fever) or is it a myth?
My 3 year old son ate 3 small very sour oranges and got sick the next day. It started with a cough and then it got worse as he couldn't eat anything and he complained of stomach ache and was coughing constantly. Doctor, gave him few antibiotics and he's now recovering(I'm glad) but my concern/question is...... Does eating strong sour stuff makes you sick or it just acts as a trigger I mean you already had virus and sour stuff only acted as an agent/trigger. Whatsoever will someone elaborate the detail about this myth! Thanks.
Is oversleeping when you're sick (fever and cough) a bad thing?
Normally it’s not a bad thing. You can sleep and oversleep for 2 days in a row when sick, but you must be properly checked and MEDICATED before doing so, as a precaution. You may self-check your health with a simple termometer, if you are experienced or alone. Go to a doctor in 2, no more than 3 days if any unusual symptoms persist or if temperature goes higher than 102F (39C) for two consecutive days.You may arrange someone to check your body temperature and overall state during night, really because you may not be conscious, your companion being in healthy condition.It’s also necessary not to take sleeping pills when vomiting (obviously, you can suffocate), and also not take them on high fever, dizziness, and diarrhea.Under controlled conditions, on the other hand, people stayed awake for 10 days in a row (Randy Gardner, confirmed), and slept for 8 weeks, 22 hours a day without harm.
Sick with fever- chills and sweating?
This is what i know. The flu usually begins abruptly, with a fever between 102 and 106°F. (An adult typically has a lower fever than a child.) Other common symptoms include a flushed face, body aches, chills, headache, nausea, and lack of energy. Some people have dizziness or vomiting. The fever usually lasts for a day or two, but can last 5 days. Somewhere between day 2 and day 4 of the illness, the "whole body" symptoms begin to subside, and respiratory symptoms begin to increase. The flu virus can settle anywhere in the respiratory tract, producing symptoms of a cold, croup, sore throat, bronchiolitis, ear infection, or pneumonia. The most prominent of the respiratory symptoms is usually a dry, hacking cough. Most people also develop a sore throat and headache. Nasal discharge (runny nose) and sneezing are common. These symptoms (except the cough) usually disappear within 4-7 days. Sometimes, the fever returns. Cough and tiredness usually last for weeks after the rest of the illness is over. Influenza A usually arrives in the late winter or early spring. Influenza B can appear at any time of the year. The most common way to catch the flu is by breathing in droplets from coughs or sneezes. Less often, it is spread when you touch a surface such as a faucet handle or phone that has the virus on it, and then touch your own mouth, nose, or eyes. Symptoms appear 1-7 days later (usually within 2-3 days). Because the flu spreads through the air and is very contagious, it often strikes a community all at once. This creates a cluster of school and work absences. Many students become sick within 2 or 3 weeks of the flu's arrival in a school. Tens of millions of people in the United States get the flu each year. Most get better within a week or two, but thousands become sick enough to be hospitalized. About 36,000 people die each year from complications of the flu.
I have been sick for over about 15 days help?
Ok, I have been sick for over 15 days at first I was running a small fever of like 99 something but the fever went away but my symptoms got a whole lot worse, I had: A sore throat (could barley talk) runny nose sneezing coughing small headaches tiredness and a little dizziness the other day my symptoms started to go away a little and yesterday there weren't any except for a little cough and a little dizziness... Last night about 7 or 7:30 I started running a small fever while I was at my boyfriends house. 8:30 my hands, arms and feet were freezing and my head was burning from the feel of it. When I got back home my Temperature went up to 100 and I was really tired and a little bit dizzy. When I woke up at 6:30 this morning I was freezing to death with a temperature of 102.4 and all day it hasn't gotten below 100 I took my temperature about 15 min ago and it was back up to 102.1 I have been taking some tylenol and vitamin C off and on all day and I still have a fever, and Im freezing and dizzy A little tmi but this morning when I blew my nose i saw a little bit of pink in the tissue. any ideas of what this might be??
HELP! Fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose?
Well you should of kept your tonque out of his mouth,now see what has happened to you.Now you have to go through all steps till its out of your system.I hope you got some cold medication to get rid of the virus,and also make sure you drink lots of water to flush it out also.So do not neck or kiss him for a very long time.All Right.I hope you get better soon.
Is it common for a fever to go away and come back a few days later?
A fever is defined as a temperature 1° or more above the normal 98.6°. Minor infections may cause mild or short-term temperature elevations. Temperatures of 103° and above are considered high and can signal a potentially dangerous infection. Contact your doctor in case of a high fever or if a lower fever doesn't resolve with simple treatments.Our trusted Symptom Checker is written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. Find a possible diagnosis by choosing a symptom and answering a few simple questions.Remember, be sure to consult with your doctor if you feel you have a serious medical problem.Answering QuestionsIs the person an infant or child?YesNoDoes your fever come and go and does your temperature stay between 97° and 102°?YesNoHave you had a fever for weeks along with tiredness and a sore throat?YesNoDo you have a sore throat, a dry cough, tiredness, mild headaches or muscle aches?YesNoDo you have aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, cramps or watery diarrhea?YesNoAre you short of breath and do you have a cough that produces yellow, green or tan mucus?YesNoHave you lost weight unintentionally and do you have a fever that comes and goes, night sweats or swollen lymph nodes?YesNoDo you have a fever between 101° and 103°?YesNoDo you have a sore throat and headache?YesNoDo you have stomach pain, nausea and/or vomiting?YesNoDo you have a rash that's red, tender and warm or a red streak on your arm or leg?YesNoDo you have an earache?YesNoHave you been outside under high temperatures and are you feeling nauseous or faint?YesNoHave you recently started taking a new medicine?YesNoIs your temperature consistently above 103°?YesNoAre you short of breath or are you coughing up mucus or blood?YesNoAre you experiencing pain or burning when you urinate, or do you have back pain?YesNoDo you have a severe headache, neck stiffness, drowsiness and vomiting, and are your eyes sensitive to light?YesNoHave you been outside in extremely hot weather, and are you hot but not sweating, possibly feeling faint or having some confusion?Yes
Croup cough?????
Treat the symptoms and take him to the doctor. Could be upper respiratory infection. Delsum is great for croup cough and some tylenol for the fever in the middle of the night. Make him comfortable. Lots of fluids. Take care, Jen
Sick...What could it be? how do i get feeling better?
Its probably the flu. Get lots of rest and see your Dr. if your fever is over 101 for another day or so. If you feel any worse see your Dr. to make sure you haven't developed an infection of any sort. Make sure you push lots of fluids, particularly clear fluids. You can take pain reliever for pain and fever. Eat light, such as soup or small sandwiches. Drink O.J. its got lots of vitamin C to help fight off your bug.... hope you feel better soon!