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100.9 fever and freezing shakin like a chiuaua in a snow storm please tell me how i can get it down without meds

Sooo ocd about my health even a lil fever like this freaks me out and cant sleep until it goes down want it to go down but want to stay under my big blanket and be warm and not shivering but wont that make it go up....? confused someone help

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Call a doctor. And see if you cant break the fever by laying under blankets. I would tell you to get take some Tylenol but you said no meds. If doesn't break take a cold cloth and put on the back of your neck.

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Take a cool shower or bath but you should still have a warm robe or heater on for when you get out.

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When I have felt this way, I DID get under a warm blanket, and my temp really didn't change. I also agree with amyaym66.....take a cool tub bath. Also, keep in mind not to drink anything "hot" (or cold) right before you take your temp, as this will give you a false reading. Hope you feel better soon!! Do keep plenty of fluids in you, and get plenty of rest. 100.9 really isn't that bad of a temp according to my Doctor. Take some Tylenol, as this will further reduce the fever. ( know you said "no meds", but my Doctor has always told me to take Tylenol.)

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As long as your fever stays under 102, it's not really dangerous. Any higher is when your really get concerned and should call the ER, because of pressure in the brain.

I'd suggest getting under the blankets. Your fever is an internal function to burn off the infection, so trying to cool yourself externally won't do much. So curl up, get comfy, and sleep it off. You should also call your doctor and ask if they recommend a certain medication - most doctors don't charge you for a phone call, and the five minutes it takes to call could save you days of dealing with sickness.

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Here is an old Mexican home remedy, but you have to be 21: eat a jalapeo pepper, slug down a shot of tequila, cover yourself including your head in lots of warm blankets. If you live, your fever will be gone in 24 hours. really works! you sweat it out! Don't forget to bathe and wash the bedding!

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