Another unexplained fever.

[hubetsy]

unexplained fevers 98F to 102.8. (FUO - fever unknown orig)

This is the second time that C. got a low grade fever. Last time (2 weeks ago?) he was given an antibiotic - the hospice nurse thinking it was pneumonia or upper respiratory infection. 24 hours later, it was gone. He finished the "zpack" No other symptoms. No chllls, He has an appetite. Then tonight, another fever.

Has anyone else observed this in their patient that is, the sudden appearance of a low grade fever?

Could PSP effect the part of the brain that controls the temperature.

It was hot as blazes today. Could that be it?

[honjen43]

Have no "reasonable" explanation either!

My husband had CBD diagnosed, and in the late stages his BP behaved abnormally, rather like C's temperature. He also found that BP dropped on standing up (while he was able) so all meds for high blood pressure were stopped for fear he would be overmedicated and fall when it went low.

Like you, I assumed it was a symptom of his brain disease - affecting the relevant part of the brain that controlled it.

Never did get an answer, but this one satisfied me.

Hope C. settles down. Just make sure he is not in a spot where he might get chilled while temp is fluctuating.

Hugs

Jen xxx

[hubetsy in reply to honjen43]

thanks. On the other hand, I heard a story recently where a friend's husband (PSP) had suffered "small strokes" and they (docs) blamed all those symptoms on PSP. I guess that's why they call it a "practice" : D

[honjen43 in reply to hubetsy]

My love had possible stroke too. Even confused the doctors as they sent him off for immediate scan but found nothing!

Hugs

Jen xxx

[Katiebow]

May well be part of the disease or could be a UTI, Ben had lots of them and became feverish. Hope he soon gets it sorted.

Love Kate xxx

[hubetsy in reply to Katiebow]

Yes, we've been through a few of those too. Typically, C. get's "goofy" when he's had a UTI. It never ends, does it!

[Katiebow in reply to hubetsy]

Certainly doesn't xxx

[NannaB]

My husband’s temperature spiked often and the GP called the episodes neurological blips, not a technical term. He said the part of the brain which controls temperature was affected and like babies, his body was unable to control his temperature. It happened countless times with my husband and it was never an infection. Sometimes he also felt very cold in a warm room. It was very scary at first but I got used to it and when he got hot would cool him down with cool water, an electric fan etc or cover him up and turn the heating up if he was cold.

XxxX

[hubetsy in reply to NannaB]

Yes. ceiling fan and cooling towels. C. too feels the cold unlike pre PSP.

[Hidden]

Larry’s been different with the high heat. It seems to effecting him more than ever in the past. One past heatwave I think he had heat exhaustion. It is hard to know what is an infection, the brain not functioning correctly or physical stress from heat.

[Karynleitner]

DAn had a few similar experiences. The one time, he did have a UTI. I have called the nurse a few times since then, and the fevers have disappeared .

Dan needs to be pushed to get enough liquid. I have noticed the fever comes when his fluid intake for the day is low. I insist he drink, put a cool cloth on his head, and it often just goes away.

This was such a problem that now I keep track of his fluid intake everyday.

I hope this helps.

[hubetsy in reply to Karynleitner]

You are so right about the fluids. I've been pushing them since the first fever a couple weeks ago. Sure wish there was a market for urine...I'd be rich.

[enjoysalud]

my son, 55 years of age, died of PSP May 4, 2017. He had these fevers that would just come out of the middle of nowhere. I took him to URGENT CARE many times. I think it is DEFINITELY part of the symptoms.

[hubetsy in reply to enjoysalud]

I need to look into this further. I agree, likely related to PSP.

[SmurfetteVeritas]

My PSP affects temperature control. I tend to wait when it happens. It's often temporary and not infection. There is a difficulty explaining to others especially medical staff who are often ignorant of this. Use your own judgement. You know when something is wŕong in the end.

[SmurfetteVeritas]

My PSP affects temperature control. I tend to wait when it happens. It's often temporary and not infection. There is a difficulty explaining to others especially medical staff who are often ignorant of this. Use your own judgement. You know when something is wŕong in the end.

[Tippyleaf]

My husband has probs with temp control and I realise over this last year this is something I must manage for him - after a couple of episodes of him

becoming so so cold or hot he became catatonic! I sound very controlling but nipping these temp extremes in the bud is easier to manage than the alternative!!

Love Tippy