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What Causes Fever Along With Headache And Cough?

Granddaughter, 11 years old, flu-like symptoms for 1 week (fever, headache,cough, throat). Prednison tablets for throat pain. After having stopped taking prednison because throat pain better: went to school, where she vomited. 2 hours later: feeling weak, almost fainted, had to be carried by her mother. Lungs were checked yesterday: OK. Still coughing. Very weak.
posted on Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic!

I think the situation is due to the sudden discontinuation of corticosteroid and is a side-effect of their usage. If you abruptly stop taking Prednisone or taper off too quickly, you might experience Prednisone withdrawal symptoms:

1) Severe fatigue
2) Weakness
3) Body aches
4) Joint pain
5) Nausea
5) Loss of appetite
6) Lightheaded

I would suggest steroid administration to be decreased gradually.

Hope this clarifies your concerns. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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What Causes Fever Along With Headache And Cough?

Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I think the situation is due to the sudden discontinuation of corticosteroid and is a side-effect of their usage. If you abruptly stop taking Prednisone or taper off too quickly, you might experience Prednisone withdrawal symptoms: 1) Severe fatigue 2) Weakness 3) Body aches 4) Joint pain 5) Nausea 5) Loss of appetite 6) Lightheaded I would suggest steroid administration to be decreased gradually. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Any feedback would be appreciated. Take care Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician