Help with Chronic Fevers

I had a similar problem,I had a lowgrade fever. Turns out I did actually have a bacterial infection. A UTI.....(urinary tract infection).....I thought how could i not know...It was finally diagnosed by my dermatologist of all things.I went in for some blood tests,and at the last minute she decided she wanted a urine also...I was put on antibotics and am finally getting over it.
It just sounds to me that you all have more than some common flu, and even though you start to feel better you are probably passing it back & forth to eachother??? I'm no doctor so I may have no idea what I'm talking about....Best idea go back to the doctor!!!!Hope you all feel better soon...Lisa

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First of all what does your doctor say about this situation? It's important to make sure he or she understands this is going on and is actively involved in solving the mystery. Is the situation serious enough to consider some testing? (stool sample, blood test, etc.) Are you aware that West Nile Virus, the disease contracted through mosquito bites can cause fever symptoms?

Second, I'd be looking for sources of contamination. Have your water tested. Have your home checked for black mold. We had mold and mildew inside our air conditioner and I was sick for nearly two months until we tracked it down.

Do you have any pets? Many small pets can be a source of salmonella contamination. It's important to keep their cages clean and to have family members wash hands after handling them or their things. Even the family dog can harbor some illnesses in their saliva and keep reinfecting the family.

What about your refrigerator? If it's not keeping your food cold enough you could be getting frequent mild bouts of food poisoning.

And what about hand washing? Do all the kids know to wash hands frequently, especially before meals?

After that I'd think about other places where one or more of you may be picking up germs and bringing them home. School, work. Relatives, baby sitter.

Finally, talk to your doctor about allergies!

Good luck, T..

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T.,

Am not able to address the on going fever, but if has been more than a couple days medical advice as to what's the cause is a good idea, will help you make a more informed decision about taking medicine/not, and remember that sometimes you immune system may need that antibiotic to fight off a bacterial infection. Also a suggestion, that you change out all your tooth brushes, something we often do not think about but you could possibly reinfect yourselves. Good luck - J.

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Is it possible that you have bacterial infections (maybe low grade ear or sinus infections)? If so either antibiotics or lots and lots of time could cure the infection and end any related fever. Sometimes viral infections can create great breeding grounds for bacteria and lead to bacterial infections. You should really consult your doctor, though, as these fevers could be from something that a lay person, such as myself, has never heard of. If you do not have a doctor and/or if your children do not have a pediatician, most communities have private and/or public urgent care clinics (different from the ER) that you could visit. Please get a professional opinion from someone who can observe you and your family in person.

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You might try throwing some bleach in your dishwasher. Somehow you keep getting reinfected. I'm not a doctor but I heard about this "cure" a long time ago and it seems makes sense.

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Fevers are the body's way of fighting an infection whether viral or bacterial. Perhaps seeing your doctor to rule out any allergies? Is there anything in the house that is making you sick? Like chemicals from cleaners, air freshners, etc. Something is making your immune system weak so that your body is fighting. To boost your immune system try echinacea, lots of vegetables, citrus fruits for vitamin C.
K.

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I'm no doctor, but it is probably an infection. Maybe in the ear or sinus. My daughter had bad ear infections when she was younger and the only symptom was a fever until the eardrum would rupture and then that was really bad. Now she has a sinus infection that we are just flushing with saline and she felt better immediately. Things don't dry up naturally in this cold, damp weather. He can't go to school with a fever and he really shouldn't. Something is wrong and he couldn't feel "well". A doctor needs to have a look at him.

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Hi T.,
I can understand your concern, it is hard these days to prevent from getting sick, when you have children its even harder. I would suggest that you pay carful attention to their diet to make sure there are as few processed foods as possible. I would also suggest taking a form of dietary supplement that will be beneficial to you and your children. I am a product consultant for Tahitian Noni International and I know that when my son and I are consistant with drinking our Tahitian Noni Juice we go for months with out so much as a sniffle. I would encourage you to look into doing somthing like that. If you want more information about NONI you can go to noniresearch.org and you can always order from me directly if you are interested in doing something great for your health. It's all about prevention!

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You don't say whether you've been to a doctor, but I would suggest it as a reoccurent fever is not normal. You may all have a low-grade infection of some kind that your body is having a hard time fighting. Good luck.

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You might need to have your house checked for mold or a carbon dioxide leak. I would get the carbon monoxide detector right away, they are relatively cheap. The mold detection, however, is not so cheap, but I have a friend who had similar issues, and they uncovered mold in their walls. It's definitely worth a check. I agree with the pediatrician help mentioned below. This doesn't seem like something I would let go.

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Dear T., I am a nurse so my advise is to go to your (PCP) primary care Dr. and tell him/her what is going on. Fevers are not normal for exteneded periods. You may need chest xrays, throat cultures, bloodwork. Are you all having fevers? Are there days in between? Are you actually taking the temps or guessing? Please take the temps of all who are ill and note how high, what time of day (any night sweats?), and for which family member. Have you been out of the country in the past year? Give your Dr. all of this info when you go in. Also, any rashes, diarrhea, chronic cough, or unususal symtoms?

Recently my 8 y/o girl had a fever all day and slept. We dosed her around the clock with Tylenol and Pediaprofen. I assumed it was a viral illness like so many childhood illnesses are! The next am. she was chipper and hungry but she complained of a sore throat and "bumpy voice." She was a little hoarse so I figured it was a (viral)bronchitis/tracheaitis. I paid little attention to her complaints initially as she wasn't spiking a temp and she looked fine. After much complaining, I finally chekced her throat and it looked very red and terrible! I thought it was strept but no white spots and no fever now!? I took her in and it was strept. I told the Dr. that I was surprised that she hadnt re-spiked her temp! The (Pedi) Dr. told me that fevers can come and go.

Something is making you spike temps and whatever it is, sounds like your whole family has it, is carrying it around and sharing. Stept does come to mind (some people actually dont feel it), a low grade pnuemonia, TB, Lyme's disease...not to scare ya but yo do need to checked.

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When someone has a fever that is a sign of infection, you need to find out what is the source of the infection.

God bless,

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This doesn't sound right. Their pediatrician needs to work with you on this.

Good luck

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Have you gone to a Doctor. You might ne to all be on antibiotic, make sure you take all of it .
And if you done this already get a second opinon.
Cause honny this doesn't sound very good. I know doctors are very expecive. But It could end up being deadly specialy for the cildren. I'm not trying to scare you but you wanted my opions.

I hope what find out the proulem the n please let me know what up.

Secerly yours V., some one who cares and will hope and pray for you and your family

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Hi T.. My son had a fever that lasted about 5 days. He didn't have any pain that he was complaining about (he's almost 3, but communicates very well), but I could tell he was not feeling well. I took him to the Dr., and he had strep throat. I guess they don't have much pain associated with it at that age? Actually, my DH and I had strep also, but DH never got a sore throat, just fevers for all of us (and I was the lucky one with the intense throat pain). Hopefully it's not strep, or anything else to worry about for that matter, but it may be worth looking into. Good luck and hope you are all feeling well soon!

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