Question 1

i am 51 years old and 17 days sober after being on meth for 30 plus years. i was a heavy user. some days i'm fine but i get the chills. run fever, have bodyaches and feel like i have the flu almost.can i still have withdrawals like this after 17 day?

Accepted Answer

: You can experience withdrawal symptoms up to 3 weeks, but the symptoms are usually not as intense as the acute withdrawal symptoms. You could consult a mental health  specialist in drug abuse for more advice.

Question 2

i've felt feverish, weak, cold shivers, since wednesday. please give advice?

Accepted Answer

Acute illness : The best first steps are not isolating from others so that you do not pass the infection to them. Lots of rest, fluids, calories to help your body fight the infection, wash your hands and monitor your temperature. If he began to develop difficulty breathing or your temperature is uncontrolled and your symptoms worsen you should be seen, tested for the COVID virus and the management plan developed

Question 3

i'm having pains in the center of my chest and cold shivers and shaking what do i do, it's lasted around 45 minutes now on and off?

Accepted Answer

It is not clear: This could be an infection coming in the lung or cardiac area even around the heart like the pericardium. This is something you need to ask your physician immediately. It needs attention, and with the shivers this could be a fever and infectionl

Question 4

i have cold shivers/ shakes, harsh coughing and sometimes vomiting why is that?

Accepted Answer

See a doc.: You sound very sick.  You may have pneumonia.  See a doc today, even if you have to go to an emergency room.  This kind of infection may get worse without treatment, and you already feel bad enough!

Question 5

95.3 temp. cold shivers. when should i be worried. low temp wise. can low temp affect your heart. brain. other organs.

Accepted Answer

Temp: Not enough information to judge. If you are shivering, you definitely are abnormally cold. The cold can affect most organs.

Question 6

i have cold shivers all day today with lower back aches and like goosebumps my chest also feels sensitive i'm a 22 year old male any ideas ?

Accepted Answer

Chills: Could be onset of flu, but with back pain issue, prostate or bladder problem possible.  If you continue to have symptoms i would get checked.

Question 7

my niece has been like this since last night, she is only 4yrs high temp, cold shivers, nasty cough, head and belly hurting and also throwing,.

Accepted Answer

You need to: take her to see a doctor immediately.  It could be anything from ear infection to appendicitis.  Children are fragile at this age.

Question 8

hot and cold shivers. sore joints and muscle?

Accepted Answer

Viral: The most likely problem is an early viral infection. Your symptoms are usually followed by fever, sore throat, headache,cough or nausea and diarrhea. At this time rest, drink adequate fluids and take Tylenol.  High fever, chest pain, severe productive cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, burning on urination denote more serious bacterial infection and you should call your MD if these symptoms occ

Question 9

i have chest pains, and shortness of breath.... i also seem to have cold shivers. 
if i press gently on my chest it hurts?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: can always be serious. You may want to consider seeing your doctor. Hope this helps!

Question 10

why does my hair smell awful?  just started about a month ago. have had hot flashes, cold shivers but blood tests said hormones are fine.  lots of weird things going on with my body lately as well.

Accepted Answer

I : I am assuming by hormone tests you mean a test to check for menopause. Make sure your doctor ordered a thyroid test as well. Are you possibly coming down with a cold or flu? Are you taking any vitamin supplements or herbs? 
The bottom line is to have a complete physical and additional blood tests done.
Good luck.

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I am 51 years old and 17 days sober after being on meth for 30 plus years. i was a heavy user. some days i'm fine but i get the chills. run fever, have bodyaches and feel like i have the flu almost.can i still have withdrawals like this after 17 day?

A member asked:

I've felt feverish, weak, cold shivers, since wednesday. please give advice?

A member asked:

I'm having pains in the center of my chest and cold shivers and shaking what do i do, it's lasted around 45 minutes now on and off?

A member asked:

I have cold shivers/ shakes, harsh coughing and sometimes vomiting why is that?

A member asked:

95.3 temp. cold shivers. when should i be worried. low temp wise. can low temp affect your heart. brain. other organs.

A member asked:

I have cold shivers all day today with lower back aches and like goosebumps my chest also feels sensitive i'm a 22 year old male any ideas ?

A member asked:

My niece has been like this since last night, she is only 4yrs high temp, cold shivers, nasty cough, head and belly hurting and also throwing,.

A member asked:

Hot and cold shivers. sore joints and muscle?

A member asked:

I have chest pains, and shortness of breath.... i also seem to have cold shivers. if i press gently on my chest it hurts?

A member asked:

Why does my hair smell awful? just started about a month ago. have had hot flashes, cold shivers but blood tests said hormones are fine. lots of weird things going on with my body lately as well.

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