fever with sore mouth

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Hi
I just had my third session of EC after 10 days I began to have high fever 39.2°c not decreasing easily only reaching 37.8°c with paracetamol sore mouth toothache and my blood tests showed low white blood cells count . I’m very ill taking antibiotics and not responding at all any one had this experience
Thanks

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Hi Passant, you need to contact your chemo unit, a temperature that high is dangerous, also never take paracetamol to bring your temperature down during chemo as it can hide serious illness. Let us know how you get on x

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Seconding contacting chemo unit, but for another reason, infections through your teeth / gums can be serious, that’s why they recommend a dentist visit pre chemo.

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Hi chat cat
I did contact my oncologist he was the one who gave me paracetamol antibiotics after checking me for a source of infection and couldn’t find one only low white blood cells count but I talked to him again and he added anti-fungal and gave me an injection to push my white blood cells count up
Now I’m feeling much better
Thanks

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Hi Rodent
Unfortunately they didn’t and I’m suffering now but toothache as the oncologist said wasn’t infected and he didn’t recommend any dental interference now it’s already my third session and I have just one to go I hope it goes better
Thanks