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What Causes Severe Intolerance To Cold And Fever?

Severe intolerance to cold, if exposed to temps below 77 deg. Then I cannot wake up the next morning and I feel extremely ill, as if I had a very hi fever. Very congested aching all over, very lethargic...I am 64 yrs. old. All this started about 8 yrs. ago. I also developed psoriatic arthritis at that time..Dr. Put me on 100mcg. Of synthesis, had low body temp. To no avail. Out of options. Please help!!!
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Firstly, I would like to say that you should have measure body temperature with thermometer for 2 minutes. If it is above 98.6 degree Fahrenheit then we can say its fever.
Based on your history, I consider it as fever.
Now, what I will do is I will suggest some tests to deeply understand what has happened. In the meantime, without wasting time, I would start some treatment and hence, the problem will not get out my hand.
I would like to suggest some tests:-
1. Electromyography
2. Complete Blood Test
3. Thyroid Function Test (T3, T4, TSH)

Meanwhile, do this treatment:
(Please do as I advise)
1. Paracetamol
2. Ibuprofen for pain
3. Prednisone


Post another question with Test Results and if any other query you have. In my opinion, this treatment will relieve him but is not suffice in the future. So, please do the tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Intolerance To Cold And Fever?

Hello, Firstly, I would like to say that you should have measure body temperature with thermometer for 2 minutes. If it is above 98.6 degree Fahrenheit then we can say its fever. Based on your history, I consider it as fever. Now, what I will do is I will suggest some tests to deeply understand what has happened. In the meantime, without wasting time, I would start some treatment and hence, the problem will not get out my hand. I would like to suggest some tests:- 1. Electromyography 2. Complete Blood Test 3. Thyroid Function Test (T3, T4, TSH) Meanwhile, do this treatment: (Please do as I advise) 1. Paracetamol 2. Ibuprofen for pain 3. Prednisone Post another question with Test Results and if any other query you have. In my opinion, this treatment will relieve him but is not suffice in the future. So, please do the tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician