So last week I mentioned I had a feeling of having a fever but normal temp but now like clockwork for the last three days it’s been a low grade around 99.7. I read that low grade fevers is common in fibro. I’m also trying to decide if it’s hornonal since I’m nearing my period. Any one experience it? I’ll also say like I feel sick with chills and just a feeling of not feeling well.
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Fibromyalgia and fever are actually related because an individual who is suffering from fibromyalgia can actually have a low grade fever at any given time. There isn’t really any specific evidence that connects the two but there is that possibility that fibromyalgia can cause a fever.
Individuals who have fibromyalgia also have a very weak immune system and infections can be easily picked up while symptoms are flared up. These infections can actually lead to a much higher fever. Additionally, the severe muscle pain/tingling that is common in individuals with fibromyalgia can cause fever. Your skin will get very hot and you may or may not start sweating. Additionally, though you may feel hot and think you have a fever, the thermometer will read normal. So, you could feel hot- but not really have a fever.
Fever related to fibromyalgia symptoms can also cause your glands to swell up. This happens in both individuals with fibromyalgia and those who are only experiencing a fever. Additionally, joint pain could flare up if you’re experiencing a mild fever.
Have you taken a pregnancy test? I felt that way when I was pregnant with my third child. I actually thought I had some sort of virus or infection. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic, but before I took it, I decided to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. Sure enough, I was pregnant.
I get like that at night when I'm run down and really tired.
I keep getting the chills and take paracetamol till they pass but I feel in more pain and more exhausted after them.
Yes it's common for me also