TKDmom Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do you ever get a fever with your headache? I'm on day 3 of the worst migraine I've ever had. Maybe I'm in the hangover phase. But I thought that's where I was yesterday, and it came back full force in the afternoon. I figured it was worse because it's my monthly, hormone-induced headache on top of a sinus infection that I'm recovering from. Last night, dh was out late, and I went to bed early. I piled up the blankets to get warm, and when he finally came in, he told me I had a fever and took my temp. It was low--maybe 101, but I nearly had a panic attack. I was on Excedrin and didn't think a fever should be possible. I stayed up to see where the fever was going and it came down on its own after an hour or two. now my temp is in the normal range (99F) Should I be concerned or are low fevers common with migraines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I have never had, nor heard of, a fever with a migraine. you mentioned you are getting over a sinus infection. that can cause a fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Can you go to an urgent care? Are you sure it's a migraine? Usually when people describe a headache as "the worst they ever had" it is something to get checked out. I've not had fever with migraines myself. I'm sorry you are suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'm pretty sure it's a migraine. It's behind my eyes--makes it painful to turn my eyes. I'm also sensitive to light and sound. I'm feeling it at the base if my skull too. But I've been on my back for over 48 hours, and that tends to make a person unfcomfortable. Urgent care is a good idea. Less intimidating than the ER at 1am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I am no medical expert, but I think trauma and pain can cause a fever. I ran a fever when I was in the Labor From Hell with my first baby, and every mom knows that no matter what the ped says, teething babies can run fevers. So anecdotally, my experience is that the trauma to your body can, all by itself, cause a temporary fever. I am also pretty sure I had a short-term fever when I sprained my ankle really, really badly a few months ago. And this advice is worth exactly what you paid for it! But I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 I have never had, nor heard of, a fever with a migraine. you mentioned you are getting over a sinus infection. that can cause a fever. I've been on Augmentin for 4 days, so if it's bacterial that should be gone. Of course, if I admit what my real concerns are, I'm showing the signs of a viral infection--a bacterial infection would be much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've been on Augmentin for 4 days, so if it's bacterial that should be gone. Of course, if I admit what my real concerns are, I'm showing the signs of a viral infection--a bacterial infection would be much worse. Do you have a stiff neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do you have a stiff neck? A little. Not more than I'd expect from being in bed all day. I can touch my chin to my chest, with only a stretching sensation. Geez, my panic is rising again. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do you have a stiff neck? That was my question, too. I have migraines that last 4 days at a time, and don't recall running a fever. It's possible, but... You might want to get checked out, rather than take a chance. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 A little. Not more than I'd expect from being in bed all day. I can touch my chin to my chest, with only a stretching sensation. Geez, my panic is rising again. :P Oh, Bonnie, I don't mean to make your panic rise. I get worried easily over health issues, even other people's on the Internet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Oh, Bonnie, I don't mean to make your panic rise. I get worried easily over health issues, even other people's on the Internet! No it's ok. I think I'm trying to convince myself that I'm feeling better. I'm filing books back onto their shelves now and trying to convince dd4 to put markers away. I don't think I could do that if I had a major illness. My best friend's dd died from bacterial meningitis a few years ago. I have been super paranoid about headaches and fevers ever since. My paranoia is better in the daylight. 1am with a house full of sleeping people was awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Go to urgent care and get a shot for that migraine! No need to suffer for days. I had a Toradol injection for migraine a couple of years ago--I seriously hugged the nurse. It was amazing relief. Plus they can rule out any crazy fever issues. Feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom23Boys Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I do get fever with my migraines. Almost every one. But, that is my norm. It wouldn't hurt to get checked out since this isn't normal for you. Hope you feel better soon!! I hate headaches so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Go to urgent care and get a shot for that migraine! No need to suffer for days. I had a Toradol injection for migraine a couple of years ago--I seriously hugged the nurse. It was amazing relief. Plus they can rule out any crazy fever issues. Feel better! Is that one of the pain relievers that knocks you out? It's a short drive to the urgent care, and I would rather go myself, but I'm wondering if I should make dh take me in case I can't drive home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Is that one of the pain relievers that knocks you out? It's a short drive to the urgent care, and I would rather go myself, but I'm wondering if I should make dh take me in case I can't drive home. It wouldn't hurt to have him take you, or even drop off/pick up. I had a shot of Toradol for something else recently (colitis) but the kicker was that I was at the tail end of one of those 4 day migraines. The Toradol knocked the migraine right out. Loved it. So it could be worth the inconvenience, plus you'd have the worry of the fever checked out, too. Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Three days is my limit for migraines before I go get either the magic shot combo or IV medicine. A fever like that after being on antibiotics for four days should also be checked out. Get someone to drive you and take care of yourself. Please. Feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've not ever had a fever with migraines. Do you take meds such as Imitrex? If I take my Imitrex, the migraine goes away within about 30 minutes to an hour, and I am left with the "hangover headache", which is what most people would describe as the worst headache ever and go to bed but does not compare to the pain of an unmedicated migraine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 DD has severe pain, dizziness, vision trouble, and fatigue, DH gets all of that and nauseousness, but no fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovingparent Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I started having migraines when I was in my early teens and now I am 2137 years old and I still get new migraines. Last year, I had one with ringing, temporary-partial loss of hearing and low fever. Nothing surprises me any more with migraines. However, I would recommend too that you go to a doctor/urgent care to put your mind at ease. Good luck! PS thank you to all that posted about Toradol, I didn't know about it and it's nice to have it in mind next time I get a big one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 First-there is no reason to suffer that. Urgent care and a follow up for regular migraine meds. I have occasionally been very hot with a migraine and then freezing but that went with the whole throwing up party. I'm concerned it's in the back of your head rather than a hemispheric sort of thing. Even if you think you're better I'd get a Rx for the next time. It'll change your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmtzc2009 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I have chronic migraines 3-5 per week. I have never had a migraine with a fever unless something else was going on. Sinus infection, flu etc. I do know it is very possible to be taking medication such as Tylenol or Excedrin and still run a fever. My youngest had seizures w/fever and no matter what meds he took he still ran a fever to the point of 104. I think you should get checked out to see if you have some type of infection. Especially with this weather lots of things are lingering as well as people are getting sick and catching new things back to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I, my dad, and ds10 all get migraines with varying symptoms, but none of us has ever had one with fever. That would concern me. I would get it checked out, and if nothing else get some meds for that migraine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Never and I've had migraines since I was a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 My daughter has chronic migraines but has never had a fever. Maybe you are getting a bug that it also happening to coincide with your migraine? I don't get migraines myself, but I get killer headaches when I have the flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I get cold chills. If you were under a ton of blankets you could have been too warm. I have a sinus infection and a migraine today too. The worst. Get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 So I went in to urgent care. She told me I had to go in to the ER since free-standing diagnostic centers are all closed on the weekend. I got right in at the ER, and they started me on an IV with their migraine cocktail and did a cat scan. Everything looked normal. Migraine mess helped some. They gave me Toradol too. It helped a little more. But I still drove home with a headache. :glare: I hate being in the ER, so I didn't feel like waiting to see if they had anything else to give me. Their best guess is that the Augmentin is causing this headache. I'll follow up with my doctor tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I get cold chills. If you were under a ton of blankets you could have been too warm. I have a sinus infection and a migraine today too. The worst. Get better soon. I think that must be what happened. You get better too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks. I hate going to the ER or the clinic. I mostly want to stay in a dark room and be left alone. I am glad you went to rule anything else out. Hope you wake up feeling like a new woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minuway Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Oy, that sounds awful. I've had migraines many years (now on topiramate to manage) and can't remember having a fever with them apart from having some other infection. I can think of times when I've had a killer sinus infection and gotten a migraine on top of that and it was horrid. I hope you're feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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