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I Have Been Getting Terrible Chills, Sometimes Nausea, High Temps, Flu-like Symptoms

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Mesa, AZ

Between 3 - 9 am I've been getting chills regularly since mid-Oct 2021. I pile blankets on & lay down if possible or layer on clothes & robes etc. if I am working (at home on computer). Sometimes my fingertips go numb. If I fall asleep while my body temperature rises, I can get nauseated & throw up. A few hrs later my temperature will go up, between 102F to 103.4F. I have a high level of inflammation, but I think I must have an infection for this to keep happening. I have an appt with my PCP… read more

January 9, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

This is a follow-up to my initial question. I had the chills and symptoms listed above for over 3 months. I had a CT scan of lungs, abdomen, & pelvis that showed no problems (to rule out cancer). I had been on Methotrexate but it didn't do enough so I was switched to Leflunomide 20 mg/day. After 6 weeks my symptoms cleared up & I feel so much better. I am more clear-headed and have much more energy. I don't need to sleep 10+ hrs/day at this point. Hoping it continues. 😀

February 13, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Thanks so much for your reply. I have an oncologist because I've been anemic & she said if the chills persist, they will need to do a full body CAT scan to see if they can find anything else. I think that will be the next step.

January 9, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Yes

January 9, 2022

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