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What Causes Recurrent Fever And Headache Despite Taking Tylenol?

Average weight, 64 yo Caucasian woman. Woke up this morning shaking, could not get warm, fever was 103.5 orally. Took Tylenol a muscle relaxant and after a little over a half hour , fever was 100.5 and I was soakimng wet head to toe. Slept a couple of hours and woke up with fever again and went thru the same routine. No N&V, diarrhea etc but a bad headache all day, I feel like I have been beaten with a stick, any thoughts? Flu and pneumonia shots last fall.
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurrent fever and headache despite taking Tylenol which seems to be due to viral infection of body. Other possible chances are electrolyte imbalance of body, poor immunity of body and increased susceptibility of getting infected.

Need not to worry. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after thorough examination. You should get blood tests done and start treatment after proper prescription.

- You should take proper course of antiviral medication such Acyclovir.

- Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body.

- Avoid intake of junk food and take diet rich in green leafy vegetables.

- You should take paracetamol every 6 hourly.

- You should take proper rest.

- You should do tepid sponging if fever increases.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurrent Fever And Headache Despite Taking Tylenol?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurrent fever and headache despite taking Tylenol which seems to be due to viral infection of body. Other possible chances are electrolyte imbalance of body, poor immunity of body and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after thorough examination. You should get blood tests done and start treatment after proper prescription. - You should take proper course of antiviral medication such Acyclovir. - Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. - Avoid intake of junk food and take diet rich in green leafy vegetables. - You should take paracetamol every 6 hourly. - You should take proper rest. - You should do tepid sponging if fever increases. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari