Question 1

hey my wife is 19 and she has covid-19 with a fever thats been going on for 3 days. she also has a sore throat, runny nose, bad cough, and chills. she takes zoloft for her anxiety and she needs to know if she can take cold and flu otc medicine. ty?

Accepted Answer

: Treat symptoms, nasal saline may be helpful in relieving nasal congestion. Treat fever with Tylenol and monitor breathing. If there are signs of distress, please seek medical attention. The cough may linger, and if present at three weeks, discuss a ches image and evaluation with your physician. The OTC cough medications have potential side effects but may be used judiciously.

Question 2

feeling cold and chills with no other symptoms especially when tired. recent thyroid test normal  hist. pots anxiety gerd and ehlers danlos?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ providers: The providers who treat your known conditions should have a 1st shot at this symptom. If they find links to your existing conditions, they can update their treatment plan to address it. Also, your existing anxiety may be the prime suspect. Please consider CBT to learn skills that can help w/ all of your issues by avoiding, reducing and managing stress and anxiety. Call your provider. Best!

Question 3

why are chills sometimes  a symptom of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Chills and anxiety: They can be, and if anxiety related would likely go away without medical intervention. If you have persistent episodes of chills please see your primary doctor for checkup. For anxiety treatment I recommend a Psychologist expert in treating anxiety disorders. EMDR Therapy can be extremely effective and produce faster results than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alone.

Question 4

i am having anxiety and am not feeling well lately. my heartbeat increases and i get chills all ober my body. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: As there  is no better substitute than a complete history and physical in such instances.  Good luck.

Question 5

left side of head tingled (felt like the chills) for about a second or two. what was it? my face also tingles sometimes. i have anxiety and tension ha

Accepted Answer

This sounds: neuromuscular. Tension HA can have associated muscle tension in scalp muscles. Tingling is nerve related. With history of recurrent facial tingling,u should consult a Neurologist that also treats headaches. Let us know if u need a specific Referal or do a concierge apt with us. Good luck.

Question 6

could chills and night sweat be associated with anxiety? i might have been exposed to meningitis and i am really stressed about it.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety?: Possible if all other medical causes are ruled out, also rule out effect of medications.

Question 7

how do i stop taking lyrica, (pregabalin)tried just stopping 300mg., didn't go too well,had sweats,chills anxiety,how do i stop this drug?

Accepted Answer

Taper: Depending on how long you were on the medication, you need to taper off the medication. Usually safe to half the dose every three days.

Question 8

i felt very anxious from anxiety past few days, and feeling ok today. then getting small headaches every now and then also chills on leg. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is: something that can be treated.  See your doctor to rule out medical conditions and the see a mental health professional to learn stress management.  www.relaxationresponse.org is a helpful website.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

could anxiety cause you to have excessive sweating & chills?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This is a possibility; however, it is important to evaluate that more severe causes for fever/chills, such as infections, are not overlooked.

Question 10

can stress/anxiety cause flu sx? woke up 2am yesterday w/ chills, spent day w/ temp of 99.3, h/a, nausea. stress went away today & so did symptoms!

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Stress accompanies most physical symptoms, whether it is causal or not is still being clarified, many years after Dr Hans Selye postulated what he called the General Adaptation Syndrome. We can say for some of us the body speaks the state of ones sense of comfort or discomfort.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Anxiety cold chills

A member asked:

Hey my wife is 19 and she has covid-19 with a fever thats been going on for 3 days. she also has a sore throat, runny nose, bad cough, and chills. she takes zoloft for her anxiety and she needs to know if she can take cold and flu otc medicine. ty?

A member asked:

Feeling cold and chills with no other symptoms especially when tired. recent thyroid test normal hist. pots anxiety gerd and ehlers danlos?

A member asked:

Why are chills sometimes a symptom of anxiety?

A member asked:

I am having anxiety and am not feeling well lately. my heartbeat increases and i get chills all ober my body. what should i do?

A member asked:

Left side of head tingled (felt like the chills) for about a second or two. what was it? my face also tingles sometimes. i have anxiety and tension ha

A member asked:

Could chills and night sweat be associated with anxiety? i might have been exposed to meningitis and i am really stressed about it.

A member asked:

How do i stop taking lyrica, (pregabalin)tried just stopping 300mg., didn't go too well,had sweats,chills anxiety,how do i stop this drug?

A member asked:

I felt very anxious from anxiety past few days, and feeling ok today. then getting small headaches every now and then also chills on leg. is it normal?

A member asked:

Could anxiety cause you to have excessive sweating & chills?

A member asked:

Can stress/anxiety cause flu sx? woke up 2am yesterday w/ chills, spent day w/ temp of 99.3, h/a, nausea. stress went away today & so did symptoms!

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?