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A member asked:

I have been experiencing sudden onset of rigors, & fever. ibuprofen works to end episode. 1-2 x a month. otherwise healthy? please advise!

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Somewhat: Suspicious symptom and at your age a thorough evaluation by your doctor would be in order and recommended. That is not a normal thing to occur.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 4/9/2014

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