Continual Low Grade Fever

[lomein]

Dear folks, My twin grandaughters, 9 years old, seem to develop low grade fevers about every 3 weeks, along with flu like symptoms.:confused: Their mother and I are frustrated trying to figure out why this is.
Any advice would be helpful.
Thankyou

[YankeeBeckham]

Hi lomein,
I'm sorry to hear that your granddaughters haven't been feeling well. Unfortunetly, fevers can be some of the most frustrating things to pin down. The fact that they're both getting sick and around the same time is interesting. If its hasn't been done yet, I would look into environmental factors or genetic factors. It is impossible to diagnose over the internet, so it is important that the girls see their doctor to get to the bottom of this. Best of luck and keep us posted!

[lomein]

Thankyou for your reply. We have sent the twins to a doctor on a regular basis. He is not sure either. They have a very healthy diet. We have forced hot water heating (installed new furnace) and we run a cool mist vaporizer in their room. We make sure they take daily showers and the house is continually cleaned. There father & mother are both healthy. The only thing I thought of was the possiblility of allergies. Will continue to seek out possibilities. Thankyou Lomein:confused:

[coptab]

Hello, Just thought I might share what went on with one of my twin boys now age 4. He was having fever, and joint and leg pain and stomach aches and red sore throat every 4 wks. and it was like clock work. It always started with fever and virus like symptons. His Dr. would always say it was a virus but his twin brother would never get anything. So finally, they did blood work and genetic testing and diagnosed him with PFAPA-which is Periodic fever. They put him medicine and he started fevering every 2 wks. Then they had a study where they had had fever relief when taking out the
Tonsils. So we had his tonsils removed last Aug. and he has had no more fevers or no other symptons. We also give thanks to the Lord. So now he is just a normal little boy now enjoying his childhood . So genetic testing might be a good start. I wish you the best..Good luck...