Anyone have CHRONIC fevers?

[MNmom]

I have had a temperature for over 3 months now and I want it go back to nromal so bad! it ranges from 99-102 and often makes me feel truly feverish... lightheaded and cold or very hot and sweaty.

[loneil]

I think I told you that I have chronic fever and my doctor lets me take aleve along with my pain meds to help some with it but he tells me as long as I have swollen and inflammed joints I will continue to run a fever. My heart goes out to you because of your age and your children. I know how difficult it can be because all you want to do is feel better and all you can do is barely cope. Take care.

[mikeebsc]

My moher , whom will probably be a member of thes forum soon has RA, and we went through(and are still going through) this whole circle of symptoms. Doctors blamed depression,.....everythng but RA, then she got tested for it at her request and bam, there it was. Even on methotrexate, humira, and a list of meds I won't even begin to describe she still will just all of a sudden pop a whopper of a fever, or feel like she's so tired she can't hardly get a drink. Seeing her like that scares me, and makes me cry inside for her so bad, but she continues to say, as long as I can still do things on my own, let me do them. If it were up to me, she'd be sitting there reading a good book with me as her waiter, butler, handyman, etc...

But yes fevers, nausea, lethargy, and many more, are all symptoms of RA. Basically the fevers are started like this. yoiur body is fighting a disease that is attacking your joints. One of the bodies main defense mechanisms against a disease is a fever. Thats about as simple as I can put it.

Good to meet everyone here, I emailed my mom this link so I hope she signs up. She has a wealth of knowledge, and also a tome of questions all at the same time. To all the people that frequent this forum, I truly do feel for you. The disease is a part of my life now, even though inderectly, and I would not wish it on my worst enemy. If anyone ever just needs someone to communicate with, please feel free to email me.:)

Good Luck to all in advance, and I hope everyone has a good day today,
Mike

[loneil]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for writing. I know what your mom is going through and I know from experience as long as she can do things on her own she is better for it. My kids worry about me too. You are a good son and I hope her joining in will help. I know I am new to this kind of thing but it really feels good to talk to someone who knows how you feel because it is so hard to explain. Some days you feel like being around people but other days you can't imagine even carrying on a conversation it is so tiring. How old is your mother and how long has she been feeling bad? I hope she joins the forum. Thanks for your support for your mother and us! Linda

[mikeebsc]

Actually she was the one that called me and told me you had replied to my post..lol. I think if I said she was a day over 29 I better hide in the hills..hahaha....love you mom:). But since it's all anonymous i'll take my chances. She's 60, but went through a VERY stressful time that brought out the major symptoms. At 57 she was fine. Aches and pains here and there, but hell, I'm 34 and get those. Amazing the damage that can be done in that short a time. May I ask your age, although I know I'm not supposed to:). Just for a reference point mostly. Hopefully you and her can become friends. I'm not sure if she joined or not. I leave her business to herself. (Plus it hurts her to type too :/ . ) I think it will do her a ton of good to be able to "mingle" with others that feel the same way she does, and not feel so alienated. I can worry and care, but I'll never know what it's like unless I felt it for myself. Here, she can talk with others that know what she's feeling first hand.

G'night,I have a busy day tomorrow, and I hope all here feel as well as they can,
Michael

[loneil]

Well, Mike, I am or will be 58 years old. I have a daughter that is 33 and a son, who started this website for me by the way, that is 30. I have been bothered for a very long time with this and fibromyalgia. Sometimes my mom, who is 83 moves faster than I do. I have a very large family, (6 brothers and 2 sisters) that are very supportive but none of them have RA or fibromyalgia so I really don't like to complain to them! Some mornings it is really hard to get around. I try really hard to stay positive and as active as I can. I do stretching exercises and walk when the weather permits. Lately that hasn't been very often, it has been cold. Stress can really start alot of problems, and it seems like the more I hurt, the more stressful I become about even the stupidest things. I hope she joins and if not she can e-mail me if she wants to just vent. You sound like my son, "mingle" with others. He lives in Phoenix and I live in Oklahoma and we don't see each other much. I usually try to fly out and see him a couple of times a year but this year so far I haven't been able to go. My daughter lives fairly close so I see her more often. I try to stay out of there lives (haha) That isn't true! I am a nosey mother! I worry about them. Again, thanks for writing for her and I hope she joins when she feels up to it. Take care of yourself. Linda

[dipstick]

Hi Michael,
Just wanted to add to Linda"s observation that you ARE a good son! It must be so comforting for your mom to know that she has a son she can depend on.
I was wondering: do you know what meds she takes?
Dipstick