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Hi I Have Been Running Fever On And Off Since
Question: Hi
i have been running fever on and off since Saturday night any where from 99.9 to 101.5. i feel fine otherwards - i am trying to decide if i should go to the ER. I am normally not an alarmist - and since i have no other symptons - i wanted a medical opinion if a trip is deemed necessary
Thank you
55 yo white female - no inderlyinh health conditions
only medication i take is lunesta nightly 2.5mg
i have been running fever on and off since Saturday night any where from 99.9 to 101.5. i feel fine otherwards - i am trying to decide if i should go to the ER. I am normally not an alarmist - and since i have no other symptons - i wanted a medical opinion if a trip is deemed necessary
Thank you
55 yo white female - no inderlyinh health conditions
only medication i take is lunesta nightly 2.5mg
Brief Answer:
I need a few more answers from you!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
Sorry to hear about this fever. I will need to obtain a few more details from you.
1. Where do you live? Do you think you might have come in contact with anyone with the virus?
2. I know you said you feel fine otherwise, however, do you have any cough, chest pain, difficulties breathing, fatigue, loss of taste or smell?
3. Do you have any difficulties/pain with urination? Any recent changes in
For now, take Tylenol as much as 650mg every 8hours to keep the fever controlled. I look forward to your responses and will weigh in more when these come in. at that time, I will make the call on whether you need to go to the ER or not.
I hope this guides and helps. I look forward hearing from you!
I need a few more answers from you!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
Sorry to hear about this fever. I will need to obtain a few more details from you.
1. Where do you live? Do you think you might have come in contact with anyone with the virus?
2. I know you said you feel fine otherwise, however, do you have any cough, chest pain, difficulties breathing, fatigue, loss of taste or smell?
3. Do you have any difficulties/pain with urination? Any recent changes in
For now, take Tylenol as much as 650mg every 8hours to keep the fever controlled. I look forward to your responses and will weigh in more when these come in. at that time, I will make the call on whether you need to go to the ER or not.
I hope this guides and helps. I look forward hearing from you!
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