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Random fevers, really worried

Smoore921
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I have got myself worried sick from googling too much! (I have chronic health anxiety) 

About 2 months ago I would randomly wake at night feeling shaky, nearly like I was too hot/cold at the same time. It was weird but only happened randomly so I never thought too much of it. 

2 weeks ago I woke hot and sweaty and my temp was 38.2. I went to the doctor and she said my tonsils were swollen with puss on them and I def had tonsillitis (even though I had no throat pain) she put me on antibiotics. She took bloods and a throat swab. Bloods were normal and the swab was clear. Since then I dont see any puss on my throat and dont have any other symptoms apart from I keep getting random low grade fevers! I seem to go a few days with no fever then it comes back again, it makes me feel so uncomfortable and keeps me awake at night. 

Of course google has scared me silly! I cant see a doctor for a few days and I'm trying to keep it together but its hard. Im currently on holiday with my kids and this is all I can think of. Everything I read online points to random fevers being a really bad sign. Has anyone experienced this? Im so scared :( 

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    Hi Smoore,

    Welcome to the forum. I am not a doctor, but know that my siblings and my children had a number of low grade fevers when they had tonsillitis. Perhaps this is all that is wrong with you too?

    The worst thing you can do with something like this is to consult Dr Google. Stay away from him as much as you can. Much of the information here is out of date, poorly researched and, aimed at the spectacular – it can have you in a box before you even cough!

    Do please go back to see your GP, even if you have to wait a few days. Try your best to enjoy your holiday with your kids. There is no point in ruining a good time with ‘what ifs’. Time enough to worry if the worst comes to pass and something sinister is found. At the moment, it looks as if there could still be a simple solution.

    Please let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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    Hi Smoore,

    Welcome to the forum. I am not a doctor, but know that my siblings and my children had a number of low grade fevers when they had tonsillitis. Perhaps this is all that is wrong with you too?

    The worst thing you can do with something like this is to consult Dr Google. Stay away from him as much as you can. Much of the information here is out of date, poorly researched and, aimed at the spectacular – it can have you in a box before you even cough!

    Do please go back to see your GP, even if you have to wait a few days. Try your best to enjoy your holiday with your kids. There is no point in ruining a good time with ‘what ifs’. Time enough to worry if the worst comes to pass and something sinister is found. At the moment, it looks as if there could still be a simple solution.

    Please let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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