Help! Need advice for my sick husband! his temp is 105!

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Hi, my husband has been running a fever of 105 today. I came home from work to find him on the couch with a thick blanket on him. I immediately took the blanket and made him get in a luke warm bath. Well that was 3 hrs ago and his fever is still 102. I don't know what to do! I have a wet washcloth on him and have been checking on him. I am only letting him use a sheet to cover up with and have been taking his temp every 30 min. I just want to ask everyone that is already a nurse what else I can do. I just feel that taking him to the hospital is dumb if I am able to help him here at home. I mean, what else can really be done? except give him antibiotics if its bacterial. (which I think it is) I have had a really loose gurgally cough for about 3 weeks now and It started with laryngitis and then became the cough. I felt bad but I still worked and went to school. But I don't think my fever was 105! But my daughter ended up catching it and she got a fever of 105 but I was able to break hers w/in like 2 hrs. I did have to put her in the bathtub 2 times that night but she was fine the next day. But I guess I just kinda answered my own question. I guess I should take him to the hospital if it doesn't break so that they can start antibiotics. If that is right or if anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it. Thanks everyone!

Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

What Stella said. Time to go, no ifs and or buts. 105 you don't mess with. It will shoot back up.

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Specializes in med-surg, psych, ER, school nurse-CRNP.

Absolutely it will. If he won't go, call EMS. You think you're worried now, getting the kid to sleep will be the last thing on your mind when he starts in with the febrile seizures. Adults DO NOT just spike a 105 temp, something is very wrong.

Get him to a doc NOW!

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wow thanks ruthiegal for your priceless advice. I don't think that any questions are dumb. Don't forget that I am only 27 and don't have anyone to ask. My mom died 6 yrs ago to cancer. So you don't have to be so nasty about it, I have only been married for 4 yrs and a mom for 2. and I am not yet a nurse. The whole reason I want to be a nurse is to POSITIVELY help society. My mom was sick for 7 yrs and had alot of really bad and mean nurses. I vowed to her to help people w/o a chip on my shoulder. I thought that I could come on here and have some comfort from people who care as much as I do, but I guess I am being naive again. Oh well. thanks to everyone else for being tactful and nice (even if you all did think it was a dumb ?) and not picking on me. I appreciate that. We all start from the bottom. I guess with 28 yrs of experience some people forget.

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac, EMS.
wow thanks ruthiegal for your priceless advice. I don't think that any questions are dumb. Don't forget that I am only 27 and don't have anyone to ask. My mom died 6 yrs ago to cancer. So you don't have to be so nasty about it, I have only been married for 4 yrs and a mom for 2. and I am not yet a nurse. The whole reason I want to be a nurse is to POSITIVELY help society. My mom was sick for 7 yrs and had alot of really bad and mean nurses. I vowed to her to help people w/o a chip on my shoulder. I thought that I could come on here and have some comfort from people who care as much as I do, but I guess I am being naive again. Oh well. thanks to everyone else for being tactful and nice (even if you all did think it was a dumb ?) and not picking on me. I appreciate that. We all start from the bottom. I guess with 28 yrs of experience some people forget.

Hon.

Get off the computer. Get your husband to the hospital. Call EMS if you have to. That's what we're all trying to say in the nicest way (mostly) we know.

Worry about the hurt feelings later.

Ted

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thanks everyone, I am going to MAKE him get in the car. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

it certainly is hard to 'make' another adult do something he/she doesn't want to do.

i hope he improves soon.

you've been given some good suggestions.

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websites with reliable info for general health care advice:

medlineplus -- library of medicine and national institute of health

emedicine health -- web md

mayoclinic mayo foundation for medical education and research

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adults

call your doctor if:

  • your temperature is more than 103 f (39.4 c)
  • you've had a fever for more than three days

in addition, seek immediate medical attention if any of these signs or symptoms accompanies a fever:

  • severe headache
  • severe throat swelling
  • unusual skin rash, especially if the rash rapidly worsens
  • unusual sensitivity to bright light
  • stiff neck and pain when you bend your head forward
  • mental confusion
  • persistent vomiting
  • difficulty breathing or chest pain
  • extreme listlessness or irritability
  • abdominal pain or pain when urinating
  • any other unexplained signs or symptoms

women's health

http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/ boston women's health book collective, inc.

free medical clinics http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/

self help books educating what to do about common conditions are a wise investment to minimize health practitioner visits and associated costs- great gift as part of health basket for bridal and baby showers:

ask a nurse: from home remedies to hospital care

the u of california at berkeley wellness self-care handbook: the everyday guide to home remedies

the johns hopkins complete home guide to symptoms & remedies

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