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What Causes Recurrent Fever And Body Pain While Having Upper Respiratory Infection?

I have had a reoccurring mid grade fever of about 102F for the last couple of days. It appears along with a face rash. I have been having a reoccurring fever of 101F for one day every week for one day. The fever breaks by morning. The first week began with extreme fatigue. The accompanying symptoms are: severe nausea, lack of appetite, chills, body aches, stabbing joint pain in the hands, feet and knees, tightness in chest when lying down, difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, sinus pressure headaches. I have seen a doctor about this, she tested me for flu, and when that came back negative, she diagnosed me with upper respiratory infection and prescribed Cephalexin. After taking the first two pills the fever and rash returned as well as the fever. I continued taking it assuming it was my body fighting the infection, however, after the fever broke this morning, it returned again at noon. Should I stay with this prescription or seek a second opinion.
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of recurrent fever and body pain while having upper respiratory infection seems to be due to viral pharyngitis which is a matter of definite concern. I would suggest you to start with course of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs for upper respiratory tract infection. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost your immunity. You should do tepid sponging as well. Avoid intake of outside food and take diet rich in multivitamins. Take rest proeprly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurrent Fever And Body Pain While Having Upper Respiratory Infection?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of recurrent fever and body pain while having upper respiratory infection seems to be due to viral pharyngitis which is a matter of definite concern. I would suggest you to start with course of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs for upper respiratory tract infection. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost your immunity. You should do tepid sponging as well. Avoid intake of outside food and take diet rich in multivitamins. Take rest proeprly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari