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I'm a male, 61. The past few days, I've had an odd set of symptoms: headache and slight dizziness, and a dry cough (no phlegm), and no nasal congestion. Last night, I also got a severe case of the chills, followed by profuse sweating. I haven't taken my temperature but it doesn't feel like I have a fever. I'm feeling semi-ok today (a very slight headache, occasional coughing (still dry), no nasal congestion), but I feel like I'm jet-lagged. I took two doses of Advil cold and flu, one last night and one this morning. I'm figuring this is on its way to leaving, but any suggestions?
Thanks, XXXXXXX
I'm a male, 61. The past few days, I've had an odd set of symptoms: headache and slight dizziness, and a dry cough (no phlegm), and no nasal congestion. Last night, I also got a severe case of the chills, followed by profuse sweating. I haven't taken my temperature but it doesn't feel like I have a fever. I'm feeling semi-ok today (a very slight headache, occasional coughing (still dry), no nasal congestion), but I feel like I'm jet-lagged. I took two doses of Advil cold and flu, one last night and one this morning. I'm figuring this is on its way to leaving, but any suggestions?
Thanks, XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
I read over the history you provided a couple of times and what I think the most likely possibility is a viral infection. I am going to guess that when you had the chills followed by sweating that you had a fever. If you are feeling better today than you have been in the past few days, then you can just let it pass.
I'd skip the Advil Cold and Flu as it contains ibuprofen but also pseudoephedrine. You don't need the pseudoephedrine, which is a potent decongestant, as you aren't having a lot of mucus production or nasal congestion. It isn't going to help here, and may give you side effects.
Instead I'd just stick to plain Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed. These will help relieve fever and any pain. If using Advil/ibuprofen, make sure to have some food in your stomach first so that there is less chance of stomach irritation.
If the cough keeps you awake or interferes with doing things such as eating, you can take dextromethorphan for that. It's a cough suppressant.
You may feel a bit worse tonight as when our cortisol goes down as it does at night, symptoms can intensify. But if you are not getting better overall, or if you feel quite sick, then do go in to the dr./clinic.
I hope this information helps, and I hope you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Some information
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
I read over the history you provided a couple of times and what I think the most likely possibility is a viral infection. I am going to guess that when you had the chills followed by sweating that you had a fever. If you are feeling better today than you have been in the past few days, then you can just let it pass.
I'd skip the Advil Cold and Flu as it contains ibuprofen but also pseudoephedrine. You don't need the pseudoephedrine, which is a potent decongestant, as you aren't having a lot of mucus production or nasal congestion. It isn't going to help here, and may give you side effects.
Instead I'd just stick to plain Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed. These will help relieve fever and any pain. If using Advil/ibuprofen, make sure to have some food in your stomach first so that there is less chance of stomach irritation.
If the cough keeps you awake or interferes with doing things such as eating, you can take dextromethorphan for that. It's a cough suppressant.
You may feel a bit worse tonight as when our cortisol goes down as it does at night, symptoms can intensify. But if you are not getting better overall, or if you feel quite sick, then do go in to the dr./clinic.
I hope this information helps, and I hope you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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