Do I have a fever? (Tylenol)?!
Question: Do I have a fever? (Tylenol)?
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Fevers are the natural response of a body to heal itself when attacked. They will stimulate the immune system and the elevated temperature will kill the invaders (microbes)! The optimum temperature for a body to kill microbes is
102 - 103F.
If you take aspirin to lower your temperature, you are sending your soldiers back to the fort and letting the enemy last longer than it should.
If you do have a fever you should support yourself by fasting or consuming broths and drinking fluids. Getting as much rest as possible is also a good idea. You may look tired and and feel sluggish, but your body is working hard to heal itself.
http://www.diet-and-exercise-for-health.…
Good luck and good health!
Yes, you do have a fever. The Tylenol is working that is why your temperature has dropped. Be patient, your Dr. was right. If you can go 24 hrs with no fever and no Tylenol or anything else then you can with your parents permission go back to school. You might want to consider alternating with Ibuprofen(Motrin) every two hours, depending on how you are responding to the Acetaminophen(Tylenol). However, DO NOT self medicate. do not take anything without your parents knowing about it. Some medications in combination or too frequently can cause you harm. For example, too much Acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
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