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High Fever

Guhlia

By Guhlia
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Hi all. I came down with a nasty bug today and my fever has spiked at 103F. I have Dayquill in my medicine cabinet. Is that an effective fever reducer? If not, any suggestions? I'm hoping my dh will run out for medicine tomorrow if need be. Thanks.

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Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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Guhlia, unless you're absolutely miserable, with a terrible headache, you would do well to leave the fever alone. It is there for a reason, the heat will kill whatever makes you sick, it's your immune system that is producing the fever! The fever isn't a problem, it's a symptom. Try attacking the cause, by taking garlic, echinacea, vitamin C, vitamin A, Zinc, vitamin E and B vitamin complex. That will boost your immune system, and your body will rid itself of the 'bug'. And drink lots of water (not orange juice, that's a bad mistake, even though people believe it helps).

But if you have a bad headache with it, Tylenol should do the trick, and I believe it is gluten free (but I may be wrong, even though it never gave me trouble).

I hope you feel better soon!

TCA Contributor
TCA
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I use teh Member's mark acetaminophen from Sam's. It's gluten-free. Hope you feel better soon!!!!!

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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hi AGREE WITH URSULA BUT MY 103+ RECENT FEVER GAVE ME HORRID HEADACHE AND EYES ACHED AND BURNED AND DR TOLD ME TO TAKE Tylenol AND IT CAME DOWN RIGHT AWAY...IT WAS THE BRAND NAME AND DON'T KNOW ABOUT CORN IN IT...???? :blink: SEEMS ALOT HAVE ISSUES WITH IT NOW.

GOOD LUCK

JUDY IN PHILLY

zip2play Apprentice
zip2play
Posted

Advil works best for a fever! As an adult 103 is extremely high.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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For a fever, I use Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets. If there is pain involved, I use Bufferin Extra Strength. Hope you feel better soon! :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Guhlia How is your fever this am????

Patti--this is what i use too "I use Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets"

I took some ex strenght excedrine this am at 6:00 am and was pain free at 8:00 ( If there is pain involved, I use Bufferin Extra Strength.) I have never used this product..does it really work better than exced or have you tried it not sure of corn etc in it..over the years (to my internist's horror) i would need 20 of the Excedrin A DAY to touch the pain. Now don't need to take than many thank God...

I know it doesn't work on fever but for pain..for me..better than darvacet!!! :ph34r:

Judy

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Judy--I don't take aspirin often, only if I really have a bad headache or have bad muscle aches, etc. Aspirin can cause stomach upset in some people (with all my stomach issues, I'm fine with it--go figure!) and regular usage can cause stomach bleeding or even an ulcer. It does work on pain, though--I recently pulled my shoulder doing yard work and the Bufferin got me through. I don't take Excedrin because of the caffeine--that bothers my stomach, and makes me jittery! Advil and Motrin also cause nausea for me. I don't use any pain releiver very often, so these two work for me in the event I do need them. :)

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Judyin Philly
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Judy--I don't take aspirin often, only if I really have a bad headache or have bad muscle aches, etc. Aspirin can cause stomach upset in some people (with all my stomach issues, I'm fine with it--go figure!) and regular usage can cause stomach bleeding or even an ulcer. It does work on pain, though--I recently pulled my shoulder doing yard work and the Bufferin got me through. I don't take Excedrin because of the caffeine--that bothers my stomach, and makes me jittery! Advil and Motrin also cause nausea for me. I don't use any pain releiver very often, so these two work for me in the event I do need them. :)

THANKS THE DR WILL BE SO HAPPY IF I GOT OFF EXCEDRIN..AND THINK SOMEONE HERE POINTED OUT THE 'JITTERYNESS' I'M GETTING COULD BE FROM USEING LESS EXCEDRIN WITH THE CAFFINE I THINK IT'S CAFFINE WITH/DRAWL.

GO FIGURE..

THANKS pATTI...DID MARK FINALLY GET HOME LAST NITE AND HOPE IT WAS A EARLY HR SO HE COULD ENJOY FATHER'S DAY.

HUGS

JUDY

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Judy--The Excedrin could be causing you to feel shaky and jittery especially if you drink regular coffee or tea--the caffeine adds up. Oh--Mark did get home for dinner, but since we celebrated Father's Day on Saturday, it was just a normal dinner :D

momandgirls Enthusiast
momandgirls
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For adults or children, you should always try to bring down a fever that is above 101 F. Tylenol or Motrin are best. I believe that all Tylenol products with the exception of Tylenol Meltaways (junior strength) are gluten free.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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For adults or children, you should always try to bring down a fever that is above 101 F. Tylenol or Motrin are best. I believe that all Tylenol products with the exception of Tylenol Meltaways (junior strength) are gluten free.

The Rapid Release is not gluten-free. I posted McNeil's gluten-free list a while ago--there are a few products that are not safe for us. Here is a thread all about Tylenol-

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angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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You can also take a lukewarm bath (NOT cold, I repeat NOT cold. Cold causes shivering and shivering increases your core temp.). It helps to draw some of the heat out and will make you a little more comefortable.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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For adults or children, you should always try to bring down a fever that is above 101 F. Tylenol or Motrin are best. I believe that all Tylenol products with the exception of Tylenol Meltaways (junior strength) are gluten free.

That is a misconception, that has been perpetuated way too long. Our bodies will regulate themselves, and never overheat to where it becomes dangerous, unless poisoned. Even convulsions aren't necessarily cause for concern, and don't cause any damage (which is contrary to what 'everybody knows', I know). Only if the fever goes above 104 F should you do something about it.

And by the way, there are natural ways to bring a fever down, without meds. Try a lukewarm bath, or soaking towels in lukewarm water and wrapping them around your calves, as well as a cool cloth on your forehead.

Now, if you think you have been poisoned by something, make sure you do bring the fever down, as it might keep going up past a safe level, in fact, in that case going to the hospital would be in order.

Oh, I need to add: This does NOT apply to very small babies! A high fever is always a concern with a new baby, and is a reason for a visit to the ER.

Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Thanks everyone for your concern. My fever finally broke late this morning. What a long day yesterday was though. I went from 102.5 to 103.8 throughout the course of the day. I was starting to get a little worried. Nothing brought the fever down. Thankfully, I'm back to normal today (temperature wise). Thanks again.

Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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Thanks everyone for your concern. My fever finally broke late this morning. What a long day yesterday was though. I went from 102.5 to 103.8 throughout the course of the day. I was starting to get a little worried. Nothing brought the fever down. Thankfully, I'm back to normal today (temperature wise). Thanks again.

I am glad to hear you are on your way to recovery, and all while our discussion here went on! :blink:

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