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Symptoms are fever, shivering extreme headache, entire body aches, and has been going on for 6 days i have been taking advil (ibuprofen) no good what should i do?
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Headaches: I am sorry to hear that way you feel. Fever shivering extreme headaches and body aches for almost a week warrant urgent medical care for proper diagnosis and treatment. Please contact your doctor. The possibilities include viral meningitis, iinfections in another area of your body or the flu. I hope you feel well soon.
Answered 10/27/2014
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