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I Have Been Getting Terrible Chills, Sometimes Nausea, High Temps, Flu-like Symptoms
I Have Been Getting Terrible Chills, Sometimes Nausea, High Temps, Flu-like Symptoms
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
A myRAteam Member said:
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.
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