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Posted 9/3/2011 8:44 AM (GMT -5)
So as much as I hate to admit it; I am truly .. 43. You the reader should know I don't admit that to anyone - most certainly not myself. I had for the last few years been spiking fevers with my fibro. Now, I don't know if they are fevers or hot flashes. But - what I can say is that when they happen - it triggers the flare up symptoms. The flare this time is the worst I have ever had since the beginning. It has lasted longer and hurts so much more. I realize that my stressful life right now is contributing to it - but this is almost too much to bear.

Just needed to vent to those who understand.

Posted 9/3/2011 9:40 AM (GMT -5)
I'm 46 & can't always tell if I'm having hot flashes or something from fibro. Could be a combination. However, as far as I know, I'm not having actual fever. Be sure to let your doctor know about that. You could be having autoimmune response.
Posted 9/3/2011 4:08 PM (GMT -5)
I get those and I am 32. I usually feel very hot, my eyes burn sometimes. When I check my temp it can be anywhere from 99.1 to as high as 101.3. When that happens I would check my temp just in case then take aspirin.
Posted 9/8/2011 11:49 AM (GMT -5)
Hi, I've tended to be a warm person, but have noticed that I am very uncomfortably warm often.  This summer was a scorcher and I was miserable, despite air conditioning.  I was showing my mother how to use the digital ear thermometer (to use it on my kids) and noticed that several times, I am a few degrees warmer than the rest of my family!  I'm often at least 99.1 degrees.  I have noticed a coincidence between the higher temps and a flat-on-my-back flare :(

I'm in between doctors (first GP closed his practice and moved away, his replacement is now leaving), but I don't think that either would have been able to give much advice.  Or would have blamed it on viruses around my house, thanks to the presence of young kids.

If you find anything out, please share - I think that there is a link between the two, just don't know what to do about it :)

Posted 9/9/2011 10:58 AM (GMT -5)
This is what I know based on my experience and that of several women I work with. If you are running a slight fever you will feel warm to the touch but dry. You may feel a little off, not quite well.

If you are having a hot flash you will be normal to the touch but sweaty. You will feel like the burner was turned up to high and the feeling is full force and sudden. You don't generally feel unwell, just very hot and sweaty. If I sit in front of a fan as soon as I get the heating up feeling it will generally stop the sweating. And just as suddenly as it comes, it goes. I have never had a hot flash bring on a flare up but I have had them on good days and bad days.

My hot flashes are due to a high dose of thyroid meds and menopause. I do not run fevers with the fibro. Usually my temp runs lower than normal, not higher (almost always 97.4)

Hope this helps
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