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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Body Pain

i was in Maine recently and got flu like symptoms. I ve been home a few days and the fever and body aches are back running a fever of 100.5. i ate a lot of lobster and haddock while in Maine. Any chance of too much iodine or mercury? I also hiked alot my wife has checked me for ticks and did not find anything. Any ideas on the lobster and fish?
posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared,you need to get your blood workup done as fever is being documented and its a sign of underline infectious process. I would recommend you get Complete blood count and C-reactive protein done along with blood cultures.

The possibility of infection through fish is common bus less likely with lobster but still the blood tests will help a lot. Till then take anti-pyretics like acetaminophen and keep good hydration.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Body Pain

Hi, Based on the history you have shared,you need to get your blood workup done as fever is being documented and its a sign of underline infectious process. I would recommend you get Complete blood count and C-reactive protein done along with blood cultures. The possibility of infection through fish is common bus less likely with lobster but still the blood tests will help a lot. Till then take anti-pyretics like acetaminophen and keep good hydration. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician