Random fevers, really worried

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,

    Google is a sure fire way to convince yourself that your seriously ill, especially when you suffer with health anxiety. There are some tips for dealing with health anxiety here if you've not already been signposted to it.

    In the meantime, while you wait for your appointment, try to busy yourself with things you enjoy doing - and try to stayaway from the internet.

    Best wishes

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  • Hi Smoore,

    Google is a sure fire way to convince yourself that your seriously ill, especially when you suffer with health anxiety. There are some tips for dealing with health anxiety here if you've not already been signposted to it.

    In the meantime, while you wait for your appointment, try to busy yourself with things you enjoy doing - and try to stayaway from the internet.

    Best wishes

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