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How Can Persistent Fever With Sweating After Sarcoidosis Be Treated?

Hi. I am 33 m in Doha, Qatar. Had sarcoidosis which went in to remission 5 months ago. Had a temporary dental filling inserted on Saturday. Sunday I developed fever- around 38.3. Took paracetamol 1000mg with the usual flu remedies- cough syrup, throat lozenges, orange juice. On Monday I was no better having also developed severe back stiffness and a congested cough. Replaced paracetamol with Lymsip. Last night fever was up and down- I would sweat and then fever would return. Today, Tuesday, was more of the same. Just stayed home from work after lunch and slept 4 hours- again, sweat fever off but still feeling pretty crappy. Do I need to do anything else or do I just give this time and keep fighting?
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Hello,
I suspect you have a tooth abscess with systemic effects or sepsis with bacteria in the blood stream. Please inform your dentist. You may require antibiotics. I would prescribe amoxicillin for an abscess. You may have come down with a virus at the same time you had dental work done and then you are doing the correct methods. Give your body a chance to heal. A compromised system can react to stress. Keep well hydrated and make sure to have a balanced diet with adequate vitamins especially vitamin B12. Maintain proper daily dental care. Anti-inflammatory medication may be continued and heal up feel better.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you start to feel better soon.
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How Can Persistent Fever With Sweating After Sarcoidosis Be Treated?

Hello, I suspect you have a tooth abscess with systemic effects or sepsis with bacteria in the blood stream. Please inform your dentist. You may require antibiotics. I would prescribe amoxicillin for an abscess. You may have come down with a virus at the same time you had dental work done and then you are doing the correct methods. Give your body a chance to heal. A compromised system can react to stress. Keep well hydrated and make sure to have a balanced diet with adequate vitamins especially vitamin B12. Maintain proper daily dental care. Anti-inflammatory medication may be continued and heal up feel better. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you start to feel better soon.