Re: OT-non-CP physical problem


"Legend" <livinnow@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi. I have a physical problem that's not CP related (that I know of)
but, since a lot of you have multiple problems, I thought I'd see if
anyone has any ideas.

I had a pretty bad case of the flu about 3 months ago. The symptoms
never really went away completely. But, now, I 've been having
sporadic, spikes in temperature, from 100 to 106.6 degrees.

My doctor wasn't in his office today. His NP, with whom I don't get
along, will be in tomorrow. the last time I saw her, she refused me
antibiotics for a urinary infection, saying I didn't "deserve" them,
since my blood sugar was high(I'm diabetic).

My sugar levels have vastly improved. I can usually tell that my
temperature is spiking by a case of the "shakes", or a dry mouth. The
spiked sessions seldom last for morethan two minutes.

Could it have been brought on by the epidural, which I had almost two
weeks ago? I hesitate to go into the hospital, as my regular doctor
and my pain doc are affiliated with different hospitals, and I know
how signals can get crossed. I could get someone to bring my pain
pills in to the hospital, but I only have about a week's supply (My
next scheduled appointment is next Thursday).

But, my temperature has been spiking progressively higher, and I can't
really wait. My symptoms are weakness, shakiness, headaches, and the
general feeling of having a bad cold. I haven't changed any
medicines, except for running out of the antibiotics that my PC gave
me about a week ago.

Any ideas or experiences?


-Legend


I'd get yourself checked out by a Dr. ASAP! I had a friend a few years ago
who had the flu and thought he was over it. A few days later he started
spiking temps (especially in the evening). He then started having a headache
that kept getting more severe each day. When he finally saw a Dr he was
diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. The Dr said it can often happen after
the flu or a cold. Bacterial meningitis is totally treatable with
antibiotics, viral meningitis is not. He was admitted to the hospital and
put on IV antibiotics and was back home in 4 days with oral antibiotics for
an additional 2 weeks.

I don't know if this is your problem or not, but given the fact you also had
an epidural too I'd get checked out if I was you.


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