Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm shaking under 2 blankets. The thermometer says that my temperature is normal. In light of my pericarditis symptoms etc. do I need to be concerned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 How's your circulation? Are you fingertips their normal color? If you push down on your nail, does the color return quickly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 How's your circulation? Are you fingertips their normal color? If you push down on your nail, does the color return quickly? Circulation seems normal. Color comes back right away if I push down on a nail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I don't know how it relates to everything you've gone through lately, so I can't comment on that, but I will say that it's common for me to get chills- really bad chills- and not have a fever when I'm ill. I hope it's nothing serious and that you feel better soon. :grouphug: Would a hot water bottle help? I find them comforting, if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Fever may be on its way shortly. I'd call. :grouphug: (and another blanket) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) This may seem like a stupid question, but... is it cold in your house? If I've been ill for awhile, I forget that I react to the world around me (as well as the galaxy inside of me). My thought is, if your circulation is good and you have no fever, then it would seem like the air around you must be low enough to make you feel chilled, but I will do some glancing around the web and see what I can find :D ETA, in my five seconds of in depth research I can't see anything connecting chills with pericarditis, but low grade fever is... Edited November 30, 2010 by lionfamily1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I've been like this recently too even though some of the rest of the family has been full on ill. Dehydration? Thyroid? Virus? With regard to your condition no clue so I won't play doc. In the mean time stay warm as possible and sufficiently hydrated. Hope you feel better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Oh Jean. :grouphug: I do hope you get over this very soon. I'm praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 The heat is turned up to 72F in the house. It is damp outside (drizzly PNW damp that seeps into everything.) I'm going to try some hot tea. If it doesn't get better I'll call dh and see what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Jean -- I hope you are feeling better soon. I get chills (teeth chattering) a few times a week -- I figure it is my thyroid :glare:. I usually get under a fur coat or throw (I know - but it does work) and it does stop. Years ago, I would get chills around 'that' time of month. It's a blur now, but I do know that it would happen.:glare: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hot tea sounds great :) I can get a chill on wet days. It seems like the cold/wet air sits right inside my bones. A hot bath fixes me up, but you've been under the weather so I'm not sure how much you'd want to do that. I wish I could be more help :( :grouphug: Praying (always helpful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I've had that happen sometimes. Usually after I've been sick, and not moving around as much. A metabolism issue maybe? What helps most is a hot shower; even more so than drinking hot tea. Hth and I hope you feel better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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