extreme cold and shaking

[K616]

Am 58 yr old female.  I am wakened about 4 times a year feeling extremely cold and uncontrollable shaking.  Symptoms subside after taking 2 aspirin in about 20 - 40 minutes.  No other symptoms.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? After exposure to a cold environment, chills or feeling cold is felt. When this happens gain, it is recommended that you measure your temperature and write it down so you can monitor. Chills may also occur at the beginning of an infection and are usually associated with a fever. This is the body's way of generating heat when it feels that it is cold.   Other causes include bacterial/ viral  gastroenteritis, colds, influenza, pneumonia and even urinary tract infections are such as pyelonephritis. If it recurs, have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation. Your medical history and physical examination will help determine the underlying cause. Take care and do keep us posted.

[jimgreg]

from now on when  this happens get a rectal  thermometer  and try this...you could be having hypothermia...aspirin is a anodte  in some cases....my normal  temp is 97.4....TRY THIS IF ITS BELOW  96.0  GET TO THE DOC....