I have the flu with a high fever and CANT SLEEP ...Help, I tried sleep medicine!!
Question: Sorry, but DON'T get into a hot bath! That can increase your body temperature even more and cause seizures. You actually need to cool your core body temperature - start with a cool bath or shower. You will be chilled, but you have to bring your fever down. Make sure you are taking the correct dose of an antipyretic (fever reducing) medication, such as Tylenol or Motrin (generics are fine). Drink cold fluids - preferably water or weak tea. Stay hydrated. Once you have brought your fever down you will probably sleep better.
Answers: Sorry, but DON'T get into a hot bath! That can increase your body temperature even more and cause seizures. You actually need to cool your core body temperature - start with a cool bath or shower. You will be chilled, but you have to bring your fever down. Make sure you are taking the correct dose of an antipyretic (fever reducing) medication, such as Tylenol or Motrin (generics are fine). Drink cold fluids - preferably water or weak tea. Stay hydrated. Once you have brought your fever down you will probably sleep better.
Pour a hot bath, as hot as you can stand, get in and soak until the water is tepid. That's what my old family Dr used to suggest to break a fever, and it still works. It also help relax you.
Vicodin ?