A member asked:

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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

Answered 1/2/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Symptoms: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. Rest, hydrate, quarantine & eat healthfully. May use acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup. Naprosyn is a good choice if NSAID’s are used.

Answered 1/5/2021

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