Rigor

[Rocky0181]

My husband is about to start his treatment for CLL after 8 years of monitoring. He recently had a rigor attack. Do you think that could be connected to his illness??

Thank you

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

Hi Rocky0181,

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I found a useful explanation of Rigor and its many potential causes here:

wikidoc.org/index.php/Rigor...

SNIP "What causes Rigor?

Exposure to a cold environment

Viral and bacterial infections

Bacterial gastroenteritis

Colds

Infectious mononucleosis

Influenza

Meningitis

Pneumonia

Strep throat

Viral gastroenteritis

Urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis"

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So to answer your question a doctor would need to step through a differential diagnosis

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffe...

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Since CLL compromises our immune system, many of that list are candidates.

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Also, many of us have noted that CLL seems to have broken our internal personal thermostats, exposure to cold was never a problem for me (I snow skied and handled snow removal in Albany NY with no issues when I was younger) - now I need some of my heaviest ski gear to walk to my car. When I was younger the house was usually 68 deg F, now I get cold below 74 F.

Here are the 12 previous postings that mention "thermostat" healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

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Len

[Rocky0181 in reply to lankisterguy]

Hi Len, Thank you for your reply. That was an interesting read. The strange thing was it happened in the middle of the night and lasted for about 3 hours. By morning he was much better but exhausted. I think he should contact his consultant

[LeoPa]

I had one such attack 6 years ago and it was found to be due to a bacterial gastrointestinal infection. The runs started a day or two after.

[Rocky0181 in reply to LeoPa]

Hi Leo, Thank you for your message. My husband has also had an upset stomach, we put it down to a dodgy restaurant! I will get him to call his doctor.

[W00dfin]

I started having rigors shortly before I was hospitalized with sepsis. I had also been having fevers daily.

[Rocky0181 in reply to W00dfin]

Thank you for your reply. This seems to have been a one off, I don't think it is connected to sepsis. That must have been an awful time for you