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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Fatigue, Muscular Weakness,and Chills?

Two days ago I had a sudden onset of these symptoms: fatigue, muscular weakness, chills, low body temperature, and sleepiness. I still have these symptoms. I had a flu shot 3 months ago. Several people I work with did not get a flu shot and have recently had the flu. Also, my wife has had a bad cold for the past two weeks. Do you think I just have a virus? Or could it be something worse? I have not seen my doctor about this yet.
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sudden onset of fatigue, muscular weakness,and chills which seems to be due to viral infection/ flu. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen, it will reduce fever & weakness. Apply moist cloth on head dipped in cold water, can help to reduce fever & headache. Drink plenty of fluids and have rest properly. Visit general physician once and get it completely examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Get blood tests done to find out exact diagnosis. Avoid oily and spicy food. You should take proper course of antibiotics for 5 days as it will take 5-7 days for viral fever to lower down.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Fatigue, Muscular Weakness,and Chills?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sudden onset of fatigue, muscular weakness,and chills which seems to be due to viral infection/ flu. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen, it will reduce fever & weakness. Apply moist cloth on head dipped in cold water, can help to reduce fever & headache. Drink plenty of fluids and have rest properly. Visit general physician once and get it completely examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Get blood tests done to find out exact diagnosis. Avoid oily and spicy food. You should take proper course of antibiotics for 5 days as it will take 5-7 days for viral fever to lower down. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari