Fever?

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:14 pm

Ok, so I had a fever of 102.1 today and also a sore throat. I don't particularly want to go to the doctor, so do any of you have any recommendations?

Kirk Hammett · Post by **Kirk Hammett** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:44 pm

Resting and drinking fluids. I never go to the doctors, don't trust them but if it gets terrible you should. Put on a good movie and watch that for a while. Sitting in front of the computer'll make it worse

And get better of course!!

Short Tail · Post by **Short Tail** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:47 pm

So will the TV. Drink lots of fluids and find some way to get a lot of vitamin C, it helps to boost the imune system. Get lots of rest and wait for Scott to give you more advice.

Anubis · Post by **Anubis** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:15 pm

yeah what they said TV, drink alot of fluids, and if the fever gets too high asprin can help it go down some

and do what scott the resedent doctor says.

I hope you get well soon

Figarou · Post by **Figarou** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:19 pm

Renorei wrote:Ok, so I had a fever of 102.1 today and also a sore throat. I don't particularly want to go to the doctor, so do any of you have any recommendations?

Hmmm...... high fever. Keeping cool is one thing. But your body is fighting off some type of infection.

Your bed sheets might be wet from a lot of sweat when your fever breaks. Be prepared for that.

I know Scott is going to chime in and tell you what to do since he is a doctor.

Kirk Hammett · Post by **Kirk Hammett** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:30 pm

Pretty lucky Scott's on the board

Yeah you're right the TV might make it worse, doesn't for me if I'm lying down, the computer just does because I'm right close to it and sitting up. But maybe read a book if you're bored just in case!

Short Tail · Post by **Short Tail** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:12 pm

Well, I just got back from my own doctor vist and I can relay this to yall.
Things You never want to hear doctors say:
(While looking at my X-ray and my ankle) "I dont get it. How did it not break?"
Now I get to spend spring break with a walking boot on my right foot which means no driving. *sigh*

Renorei · Post by **Renorei** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:47 pm

Yeah, well, my friends pressured me into going to the doctor this morning

. I didn't much want to, but I suppose it's a good thing I did. Turns out that, not only am I positive for streph throat, I am VERY POSITIVE for streph throat. So, now I have a prescription for Amoxcillin. I suppose that, in addition to regularly taking my meds and vitamin C caplets, I'll also drink as much water as possible and sleep as much as I can. I didn't go to class at all today, but luckily I have an excuse. However, I don't know if I'm excused for tomorrow, which is frustrating, considering I don't think I'm going to feel any better. I'll also be sure to eat plenty of yogurt to combat potential yeast infections, and be sure to gargle with warm salt water regularly, among other things.

Short Tail · Post by **Short Tail** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:03 pm

I would venture to bet you would be excused from school because strep is contagious.
*wrinkles nose at amoxacillin* Only medicine I am allergic to.

THE PACK Message Boards

Fever?

Fever?

Re: Fever?