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I have had this awful cold/virus thing since Sunday night, literally everyone in the house has had it and seems to be recovering but aside from getting my appetite back, I'm not. My temp won't come down. It's been normal once since then but has stayed between 38-38.8 otherwise. I suspect ear infection, possibly chest infection but I have antibiotics on standby just in case it gets worse for those. I was advised by the paramedic from my doctor's surgery who called me back to take ibuprofen to help with any inflammation, and I'm taking paracetamol. But it still won't come down!
I know not to put cold flannels on my head or whatever because this increases temperature by cooling you down too fast, I know not to go over the top with layers, the window is open so we have some cool air coming in, I have got as much rest as I can get, I'm drinking water although not as much as I should, but what else can I do and should I worry? We have had so many losses so far, I don't know what I will do if something happens to this one over a stupid virus of all stupid things
I know not to put cold flannels on my head or whatever because this increases temperature by cooling you down too fast, I know not to go over the top with layers, the window is open so we have some cool air coming in, I have got as much rest as I can get, I'm drinking water although not as much as I should, but what else can I do and should I worry? We have had so many losses so far, I don't know what I will do if something happens to this one over a stupid virus of all stupid things