Help! I can't get this fever to break :(

Hi everyone🙂

Just got back from the doctor—she prescribed me Amoxicillin...

I walked her through all my symptoms just like I did here, though I did mention the loss of appetite—which is quite odd, considering I usually feel like snacking every five minutes.😁

She checked my throat and noted some slight inflammation on the side, but since swallowing isn't painful and nothing feels swollen, she said we can rule out mono...🤷

She listened to my lungs again—everything sounds clear, and I figured it wasn't worth being difficult by suggesting specific tests myself...

She mentioned this antibiotic covers both upper and lower respiratory issues, so 👍

Well, there it is—chapter closed (hopefully).🙂

Thanks for the advice.

Maria Howard27 said:Hey everyone.🙂

Just got back from the doctor, and she put me on Amoxicillin.

I laid everything out for her—basically repeating everything I already posted here—but I made sure to mention that I've completely lost my appetite. It’s honestly bizarre because, under normal circumstances, I’m basically eating every five minutes.😁)

My doctor checked out my throat and said there's some inflammation on the side, but since I can swallow just fine and don't feel any swelling or lumps, she thinks we can officially rule out mono.🤷

She listened to me all over again—insisted everything was perfectly fine. Honestly, I felt like an idiot giving her unsolicited advice on what she should or shouldn't be doing.

She mentioned that this antibiotic covers both upper and lower respiratory infections, so... 👍

And there you have it. Chapter closed—hopefully. 🙂

Thanks for the advice.

Look, if I were you, I’d still head to the clinic to get some bloodwork done. I really hope she’s right and that you start feeling better soon, but you can't be too careful.

Angela Wright said:Honestly, I’d still suggest getting some blood work done. Hopefully she's right and you start feeling better soon.

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I'll give the antibiotic about 2-3 days to kick in—if things haven't cleared up by then, I'll head straight to the ER.

🙂

Exactly... and besides... if it's an alveolar infection, you're usually looking at antibiotics anyway...

cosmicmaker30 said:Exactly—and besides, antibiotics are standard if the infection is alveolar...

And what about that? 🙈

I think I'm feeling better—less exhausted, at least.

So that basically means we're looking at a bacterial infection...

Hi everyone, it’s me again—unfortunately.😢

Ever since I started this thread, the issues just won't let up...

After the initial suspicion of pneumonia and finishing my treatment, I felt better for about two weeks—then the 99°F fever and mild fatigue returned. No runny nose, no cough, nothing... nasal swabs, throat cultures, blood work, and chest X-rays all came back completely clear. My doctor suggested taking a Center supplement daily, so I started that along with propolis, Vitamin C, and royal jelly—essentially a nutritional powerhouse.😁

Then, despite all those vitamins, I caught a standard cold that lasted six days. Things seemed fine until last week when I developed chronic sinusitis and was prescribed Lekoklar 500 mg—which, predictably, gave me insomnia.😢 Right now, the sinus infection is gone, but I'm stuck with major sleep issues and that persistent 99°F temperature...
I have two pills left over....

Basically, over the last three months, I seem to fall ill every two weeks—sometimes she prescribes antibiotics, other times she tells me to just sweat it out.

😕

I'm starting to feel like I'm losing my mind; I even bought a new thermometer just to be sure, and it shows the exact same thing—this constant low-grade fever.

It’s getting awkward going back to my doctor to ask for more referrals when every single test comes back normal...

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I neglected to mention—during those "crisis" periods, I either find myself drenched in sweat overnight or dealing with these sudden bouts of chills.😢

It’s almost like there’s some hidden epicenter of infection buried somewhere deep inside you. How are your teeth doing lately? And have you actually gone in for a urinalysis yet?

Angela Wright said:It’s as if there's some hidden focal point of infection somewhere in your body. How are your teeth holding up? Have you had a urinalysis done?

I visit the dentist religiously—I'm a bit of a dental fanatic—and I actually just had a cavity patched up recently.🙂
why?

My doctor didn't order any urine tests, but as far as I can tell—based on how things feel—there aren't any issues there.🙂😉

Perhaps it is time to find a new doctor....😁

My weight has always been stable—I eat pretty much everything from garden salads to steak and burgers😁 but I have never felt this fragile. I’ve dealt with the flu and strep before, but nothing quite like this shingles flare-up...
My cycles are regular, though I deal with occasional yeast infections—a direct result of being on constant antibiotic rounds...

I am starting to spiral into panic about the possibility of a tumor—four of my family members, ranging from close relatives to distant ones, have passed away from cancer😢

Maria Howard27 said:I go to the dentist religiously because I’m a total dental freak; I actually had a cavity recently that got patched up immediately.🙂
why?

My doctor didn't give me a referral for a urinalysis, but as far as I can tell, everything feels fine down there.🙂 😉

A dental granuloma can wreak havoc on your entire system. Just because you aren't feeling pain doesn't mean there isn't an inflammatory process festering under a filling or somewhere else in the tooth.

As for a bladder infection, you don't necessarily have to be symptomatic to have one. If a lab test shows white blood cells or bacteria in your urine, that could very well be the root of your issues. Infections—especially when E. coli is the culprit—tend to be stubborn and prone to coming back over and over again.

Given the history of cancer in your family, I really think you need a more thorough approach from your medical team. Be upfront with your primary care physician and insist on a referral to a specialist for more advanced testing.

Angela Wright said:A dental granuloma can trigger systemic issues—it doesn't always hurt, yet an infection can quietly simmer beneath a filling or deep within a tooth.

Regarding the bladder inflammation, symptoms aren't always obvious even when an infection is present. If a urinalysis shows white blood cells or bacteria, that could easily be the root cause. Infections—especially those triggered by E. coli—tend to be stubborn and prone to recurring.

Given your family history with cancer, I believe a more rigorous diagnostic approach is warranted. Speak candidly with your primary doctor and request a referral to a specialist for more in-depth testing.

thanks 🙂 clearly, it could be the teeth or the bladder...
honestly, the cancer talk is mostly my own anxiety since I'm much younger than those we lost... but I know better than to let my guard down.😉
I should mention I feel better today—the insomnia has eased up. I stopped the Lekoklar 500 mg therapy... so, naturally, there was immediate improvement.🙂

Maria Howard27 said:Things were actually looking better until about a week ago when I came down with chronic sinusitis and started taking Lekoklar 500 mg, which has been giving me terrible insomnia.

Sorry, but that doesn't really add up. You might have developed a sinus infection, but you can't just "get" chronic sinusitis out of nowhere in a single week. It just doesn't work like that.
A sinus infection is usually only classified as chronic if it’s been hanging around for a year or more—if anything, even then it's debatable.

Also, in my opinion, running a fever or dealing with common colds isn't an indicator of something malignant. Pardon my French, but I'm not a doctor or anything—I just think there's no need for all this drama. You should try to relax and stop checking your temperature five times a day. It feels like you might be leaning a little toward hypochondria.

I’d honestly bet money that everything is going to turn out just fine with both your tooth and that blister. I'll go a step further and bet that all those symptoms will eventually fade away just as they appeared—once you stop obsessing over them.

Dealing with this persistent, low-grade fever is something I've been navigating for several years now. I really don't want to sound pessimistic, but quite often, doctors struggle to pinpoint the actual cause behind it. There are actually one or two threads on this forum dedicated to this very issue.
It isn't that I'm obsessively checking my temperature out of anxiety, but I can genuinely feel it, and after spending a few days at that level, I end up feeling completely wiped out.
I have no intention of causing any alarm, but... I've been sitting with this temperature for what feels like an eternity, as this period has stretched on for months, and prior to all this, I had a precancerous colon polyp removed.
I hadn't even considered a connection between the two until I started reading through these pages. I'm certainly not claiming they are linked right now, but I just wanted to share my own experience and what I've been thinking about.

It doesn't necessarily have to be directly linked. But with neuroblastoma—specifically in the abdomen—one of the symptoms can be a low-grade fever. I’d take the same approach and push for a more detailed blood panel, just to make sure there isn't something small but... troublesome hiding somewhere and causing issues.

Melissa James70 said:I’d bet money that both the tooth issue and the blister will clear up just fine. Honestly, I’ll also bet that all those symptoms will eventually fade away once you stop obsessing over them.

Look, honey, when it comes to stuff like health, you don't go placing bets or trying to handle things on the fly)🙂.
Dental infections and blisters in women are some of the most common reasons for a persistent fever that just won't break. Regardless of what anyone says, a fever that lingers like that isn't something you can just ignore; it’s not normal, and you need to take it seriously and figure out exactly what's causing it.

They did a thorough job and didn't find anything at all. I'm not saying you shouldn't get checked out , but I also don't think we should go hunting for cancer every single time someone runs a fever. I totally get why you're so focused on this, given your background and how much you contribute to the Health section, but I really don't believe we should always jump to the worst-case scenario and fuel that kind of pessimism.
It’s common knowledge how much our mental state can impact physical health, and there's that old saying—if you go looking for trouble, you'll find it. Most likely, she's perfectly fine, but constantly scaring people can actually cause real issues down the road. That’s my take on it.

My boss's wife is an oncologist, and honestly, every time her kid so muchally sneezes, she starts seeing cancer everywhere. I even saw your post where you were warning girls about ovarian cancer if they haven't seen a gynecologist lately. Look, people do die from cancer, and I have several cases in my own family, plus I personally manage two chronic conditions (MS and asthma), but I truly don't think we should be terrorizing people into thinking everything is a malignancy. We need to stay grounded and optimistic; hypochondria doesn't help anyone, and more often than not, it's just a symptom of underlying anxiety. For instance, in that psychology PDF, everyone seems convinced they have heart issues or neurological disorders.

Melissa James70 said:They went in with everything they had, looking for a smoking gun, and came up completely empty-handed. I’m not saying you shouldn't double-check things.Look, I also believe we shouldn't go hunting for a terminal illness every single time someone runs a slight fever. I get it—I see your signature and your involvement with these Health forums, so I know this is your area of expertise. But that doesn't mean we need to jump straight to the worst-case scenario and fuel unnecessary panic every time a temperature spikes.
We all know how much the mind can mess with the body, and we also know that if you go looking for trouble, you’re probably going to find it. Most likely, there isn't actually anything wrong with her, but constantly feeding someone's paranoia can eventually manifest into a real physical issue. I truly believe that.

Whether this is psychosomatic or something physical is entirely up to a doctor to diagnose and evaluate. If she’s running a constant fever without a clear medical explanation, she needs to get under the care of a specialist to figure out what's actually going on.
When it comes to cancer, getting a screening doesn't mean you should immediately jump to the worst-case scenario. Someone who wants to shut that door before it even swings open. If everyone followed that logic, nobody would ever bother with a Pap smear or a mammogram just because they’re terrified of what might turn up. 🙄Is this just you being pessimistic or what? I honestly don't get where you're coming from.😕People get cancer. It’s a brutal reality, and it happens far more often than people care to admit, regardless of whether you or I like it or not. One in three people is facing some form of malignancy right now, but the conversation is often hushed up just to avoid "fueling pessimism," as you put it. That "if you look for trouble, you'll find it" mentality is dangerous. It has cost far too many lives because people waited to act until the disease was already miles ahead of them. With cancer rates skyrocketing during this pandemic, you’ve got your priorities completely backwards.
Look, most malignant diseases are totally curable if you catch them early enough. A persistent high fever that just won't break can be one of those early warning signs for something like Hodgkin’s lymphoma, for instance. Given your family history, it’s only logical that you go see a doctor to push for a more thorough, specialized diagnostic workup.