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persistant low grade temp over a period of 3 years
Over the last 3 years I have suffered from low grade temp it spikes to about 99.6 multiple times throughout the day and night. I alternate between too hot and too cold. I was also a victim of frequent UTI. I assumed I had a chronic bacteria and that was resulting in the fever. I made an appointment with a uroligist and after multiple test was deemed healthy in regard to my urinary tract. He put me on prophalactic macrobid. I still feel like I have a UTI off and on, but not always. The fever remains. I feel well for the most part...I do get tired more easily than I should. I have searched the web trying to find an answer. I have also noticed that when I feel a lot of anxiety (which thankfully isn't often) I have the sensation of having icy hot on my arms.
Have you ever been tested for an immunodeficiency or an autoimmune disorder? Many times, small symptoms like frequent infections are the only symptoms some people get. I would talk to your doctor about making sure your blood work is okay.
Also, some people naturally have a higher temperature that sticks with them. Mine usually runs low in the 97's, (unless ill), but I know friends who are constantly in the 99's.
Try and keep track of your symptoms, in a log or something, even when you feel healthy. This will help you and your doctor note any patterns or changes in symptoms. Take note of any extra stress or relief that may affect you.
Also, some people naturally have a higher temperature that sticks with them. Mine usually runs low in the 97's, (unless ill), but I know friends who are constantly in the 99's.
Try and keep track of your symptoms, in a log or something, even when you feel healthy. This will help you and your doctor note any patterns or changes in symptoms. Take note of any extra stress or relief that may affect you.
I would ask the doctor for testing for autoimmune problems and things like CMV, etc..
If your culture comes back negative for a urinary tract infection and your white blood cells aren't showing an infection, you need to be cautious about taking antibiotics, as your body can build resistance to them.
If you are still having urinary tract infection type symptoms, but the culture comes back negative, you might ask the doctor if he would check you for interstitial cystitis, which can give symptoms mirroring a urinary tract infection.
Stress in itself can make you feel tired, so taking steps toward stress management would be a plus if you are having anxiety due to stress.
See private message for some more info.
If your culture comes back negative for a urinary tract infection and your white blood cells aren't showing an infection, you need to be cautious about taking antibiotics, as your body can build resistance to them.
If you are still having urinary tract infection type symptoms, but the culture comes back negative, you might ask the doctor if he would check you for interstitial cystitis, which can give symptoms mirroring a urinary tract infection.
Stress in itself can make you feel tired, so taking steps toward stress management would be a plus if you are having anxiety due to stress.
See private message for some more info.
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