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Any Idea About Chills, Body Pain And Fever Despite Normal CBC?

Yes. Night before last my 74 yo husband had a 'rigor' (chills), aching all over, and a temp that went to 101.8. It all subsided after about 6 hrs. Now, he is fine. Went to the dr next day and he could find nothing. CBC was good except RBC was 4, a little low. Any idea what that was about.
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
The symptoms of your husband is suggesting of viral infection.
Viral fever will be of high grade and it will subside by itself and when ever the immunity comes down it will produces the symptoms.
Most of the viral fevers are self limiting and it will come down in few days.
I would suggest you that your husband requires
1.Lot Rest
2.Drink lot of fluids
3.Oral Analgesics
4.Good and healthy diet.
If fever still continues with these remedies,you need to approach your doctor for proper examination.
Thank You.
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Any Idea About Chills, Body Pain And Fever Despite Normal CBC?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The symptoms of your husband is suggesting of viral infection. Viral fever will be of high grade and it will subside by itself and when ever the immunity comes down it will produces the symptoms. Most of the viral fevers are self limiting and it will come down in few days. I would suggest you that your husband requires 1.Lot Rest 2.Drink lot of fluids 3.Oral Analgesics 4.Good and healthy diet. If fever still continues with these remedies,you need to approach your doctor for proper examination. Thank You.