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Could Fever And Headache Post Oversleeping Indicate Recurring Viral Infection?

Can oversleeping cause a fever and headache? I went to the ER yesterday thinking I had meningitis, they did a mono spot, checked my lungs for any liquid that may be causing my oxidation levels to be low, did a CAT scan, tested my blood and tested my pee. Everything looked good, the meningitis test came back negative and the declared it just a viral infection that should be over in a few day (2 or 3) they released me and that night (last night) I was feeling better, my fever dropped to about 100 from 102.6 and I went to sleep and slept throughout the night without a headache, I woke up and my bed was soaked in sweat which, if I remember correctly, is a sign of breaking your fever. I took my temperature and it was 96 but I believe that to be because I was soaked in sweat with both my fan on and the air conditioner low because I checked my temp again and it was back to normal without the help of ibuprofen. I then took a nap, after a great night of sleep, and woke up with a headache and a fever of 100.1. So is oversleeping the cause of this headache and fever or do you think my viral infection still present?
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No. Your headache may be due to oversleeping but fever not. Viral fever remains upto 5-6 days. So if you have taken appropriate medication with adequate dose and duration, you need not to worry. This will subside gradually. Sometimes isolated raise in temperature also occurs without any other symptoms. Rest assure. If fever persists, try to control temperature by cold sponging on your forehead.
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Could Fever And Headache Post Oversleeping Indicate Recurring Viral Infection?

No. Your headache may be due to oversleeping but fever not. Viral fever remains upto 5-6 days. So if you have taken appropriate medication with adequate dose and duration, you need not to worry. This will subside gradually. Sometimes isolated raise in temperature also occurs without any other symptoms. Rest assure. If fever persists, try to control temperature by cold sponging on your forehead. Hope this will help you.