In hospital

winsomebulldog
winsomebulldog Member Posts: 117 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hubby brought me to the ER yesterday afternoon with a fever of 102. By the time they checked it, it was 103! I have a small abscess, but I can hardly believe it could cause such a high fever. I've been taking 2 antibiotics for the tooth abscess, but still got this fever. My question for you guys is, have any of you ever had an issue with a fever being CAUSED by antibiotics? Every time they give me the IV antibiotic (vancomycin) my fever spikes. I'm going to ask the Dr. about it when I see him, but I was wondering what y'all thought.

These temperature swings are awful! When the fever starts climbing I get chills so bad my teeth chatter. Then they give me Tylenol or Motrin & it starts dropping so I start feeling like a radiator on high. The Dr. Is saying he expects me to be here for a couple of days at least. I just want to go home. They have me on 4 different antibiotics at this point. Please pray this thing gets better so I can go home.

Blessings,

Jenn
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #2
    Oh Jenn, that sucks. You
    Oh Jenn, that sucks. You are definitely in my prayers. Vancomycin can cause fever and chills, but it is an important antibiotic when you have a serious infection. I hope you begin to get better quickly!

    Here is a list of vancomycin common adverse effects from epocrates:
    Common Reactions
    red-man syndrome (rapid IV)
    hypotension (rapid IV)
    fever
    nausea
    chills
    eosinophilia
    rash
    urticaria
    phlebitis
    tinnitus
    dizziness/vertigo
    elevated BUN, Cr
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #3
    CypressCynthia said:

    Oh Jenn, that sucks. You
    Oh Jenn, that sucks. You are definitely in my prayers. Vancomycin can cause fever and chills, but it is an important antibiotic when you have a serious infection. I hope you begin to get better quickly!

    Here is a list of vancomycin common adverse effects from epocrates:
    Common Reactions
    red-man syndrome (rapid IV)
    hypotension (rapid IV)
    fever
    nausea
    chills
    eosinophilia
    rash
    urticaria
    phlebitis
    tinnitus
    dizziness/vertigo
    elevated BUN, Cr

    Hi, Jenn
    I was in the hospital for five days after my last (6th) chemo treatment of TAC back in May. My fever kept spiking and then going down. I was on IV Vancomycin and Leviquan (sp?). Apparently I had some type of infection in my body, but with bloodwork 2x/day for five days, they never found the source. Also, my white count was down to nothing, so they kept waiting for it to get up to a safe range. In 5 days, my fever was gone and my counts were at a safe level for them to release me.

    I hope your counts get normal and the fever goes away soon. As soon as it does, you'll feel so much better. Unfortunately, when you're going through this, the hospital is the place you need to be. They didn't want to send me home too soon and then have to re-admit me if my fever spiked again.

    My prayers and positive energy are with you. Hang in there--this will pass.

    Hugs, Renee
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #4
    missrenee said:

    Hi, Jenn
    I was in the hospital for five days after my last (6th) chemo treatment of TAC back in May. My fever kept spiking and then going down. I was on IV Vancomycin and Leviquan (sp?). Apparently I had some type of infection in my body, but with bloodwork 2x/day for five days, they never found the source. Also, my white count was down to nothing, so they kept waiting for it to get up to a safe range. In 5 days, my fever was gone and my counts were at a safe level for them to release me.

    I hope your counts get normal and the fever goes away soon. As soon as it does, you'll feel so much better. Unfortunately, when you're going through this, the hospital is the place you need to be. They didn't want to send me home too soon and then have to re-admit me if my fever spiked again.

    My prayers and positive energy are with you. Hang in there--this will pass.

    Hugs, Renee

    So sorry you are having to
    So sorry you are having to deal with all this. Sending prayers for you to feel better and be home soon! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #5
    Jenn, I'm praying you are
    Jenn, I'm praying you are feeling better soon. And go home. Just being in the hospital makes ya feel bad. Can they drain the abscess while your there?
  • kya911
    kya911 Member Posts: 157
    #6
    smalldoggroomer said:

    Jenn, I'm praying you are
    Jenn, I'm praying you are feeling better soon. And go home. Just being in the hospital makes ya feel bad. Can they drain the abscess while your there?

    Jenn
    Prayers going your way.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #7
    kya911 said:

    Jenn
    Prayers going your way.

    Jenn,
    So sorry for this set
    Jenn,
    So sorry for this set back. Hoping they get this infection under control and you are home soon. Prayers and hugs coming your way.
    Stef
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #8
    fauxma said:

    Jenn,
    So sorry for this set
    Jenn,
    So sorry for this set back. Hoping they get this infection under control and you are home soon. Prayers and hugs coming your way.
    Stef

    OMG this stinks. yes some
    OMG this stinks. yes some antibiotics can cause fevers. We have had diuretics cause fevers in our unit. get better soon. Hugs!!
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #9
    I've never heard of that
    I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I sure hope and pray this passes quickly and you feel better soon.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #10
    sea60 said:

    I've never heard of that
    I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I sure hope and pray this passes quickly and you feel better soon.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    sorry
    Sorry to hear that you're in the hospital. Hopefully the fever will break very soon and you can get out of there. Let us know how you're doing. Best wishes!
    Marsha
  • weazer
    weazer Member Posts: 440
    #11
    Marsha Mulvey said:

    sorry
    Sorry to hear that you're in the hospital. Hopefully the fever will break very soon and you can get out of there. Let us know how you're doing. Best wishes!
    Marsha

    Never Heard of this
    Never heard of an antibiotic making your fever spike, I hope that you will be feeling better and stronger soon.
    Prayers and Good wishes coming your way....Karie
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #12
    So sorry
    to hear you have such a fever. And being in the hospital is not a fun thing. I hope you get over the fever quickly so you can get out of there.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #13
    Boppy_of_6 said:

    So sorry you are having to
    So sorry you are having to deal with all this. Sending prayers for you to feel better and be home soon! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice

    Sending prayers and get well
    Sending prayers and get well soon wishes!
  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
    #14
    ladyg said:

    So sorry
    to hear you have such a fever. And being in the hospital is not a fun thing. I hope you get over the fever quickly so you can get out of there.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    So sorry Jenn
    If the tooth isn't causing an infection then what is. It has to be something, they need to find the cause. That darn tooth needs to come out. Tell doc to knock you out and pull that sucker.
    Hang in there Jenn.
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 Member Posts: 380
    #15
    Thinking of you
    Jenn,
    Just to let you know we are all thinking of you and praying you'll be fine. I know you will be, it just takes alittle time. Think positive and you'll be home soon. I know how you feel...I don't think many of us like being in hospitals either. But with the wonderful,dedicated nurses they will have you better soon
    God Bless
    Hugs
    Annette
  • winsomebulldog
    winsomebulldog Member Posts: 117 Member
    #16
    Annette 11 said:

    Thinking of you
    Jenn,
    Just to let you know we are all thinking of you and praying you'll be fine. I know you will be, it just takes alittle time. Think positive and you'll be home soon. I know how you feel...I don't think many of us like being in hospitals either. But with the wonderful,dedicated nurses they will have you better soon
    God Bless
    Hugs
    Annette

    Update
    My fever is still doing the yoyo thing, but at this point, if they keep giving me Tylenol or Motrin on a regular basis it stays at or close to normal. It hit 103.4 yesterday evening. Coming down off a fever that high is almost as bad as having it! But, I generally feel okay if they keep the analgesics coming. They did another CT scan to make sure the abscess is fully drained. The Dr. said this morning that I might get to go home tomorrow. I sure hope so. My counts are fine, so that's one piece of good news.
  • racergirl
    racergirl Member Posts: 50
    #17
    winsomebulldog said:

    Update
    My fever is still doing the yoyo thing, but at this point, if they keep giving me Tylenol or Motrin on a regular basis it stays at or close to normal. It hit 103.4 yesterday evening. Coming down off a fever that high is almost as bad as having it! But, I generally feel okay if they keep the analgesics coming. They did another CT scan to make sure the abscess is fully drained. The Dr. said this morning that I might get to go home tomorrow. I sure hope so. My counts are fine, so that's one piece of good news.

    It's the little things that
    It's the little things that can make us so happy. Like when our Drs tell us our numbers look good. Hope you are feeling better and back home soon.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #18
    winsomebulldog said:

    Update
    My fever is still doing the yoyo thing, but at this point, if they keep giving me Tylenol or Motrin on a regular basis it stays at or close to normal. It hit 103.4 yesterday evening. Coming down off a fever that high is almost as bad as having it! But, I generally feel okay if they keep the analgesics coming. They did another CT scan to make sure the abscess is fully drained. The Dr. said this morning that I might get to go home tomorrow. I sure hope so. My counts are fine, so that's one piece of good news.

    Praying for you Jenn!
    Sue :)

    Praying for you Jenn!


    Sue :)
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #19
    Ritzy said:

    Praying for you Jenn!
    Sue :)

    Praying for you Jenn!


    Sue :)

    Jenn .. A very smart RN told me years ago
    that when I have a fever, flu causing my body temperture to rise .. Always, always take advil to fight the fever within my body. It's difficult to take advil along with the many other drugs given to us WARRIORS during our chemo therapy or radiation, we can get confused and grown tired of popping pills all day long ... Fever equals advil - saves your liver and kidney from working so hard during high fevers.

    Sorry that you ended up in the ER .. the wait alone to be seen by a doctor would drive anyone insane. Take care and feel better...:0-)


    Vicki Sam
  • MOrtiz0810
    MOrtiz0810 Member Posts: 41
    #20
    Jenn
    Sending you prayers, positive energy and many hugs!
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
    #21
    I have not had this problem
    I have not had this problem before. It must be awful to go through. I hope the docs can find a way to stop the fevers. Being in the hospital sucks, I hope you can get home soon. Hang in there.

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