Low-Grade Fever for 1 Month

[AMarie16]

Hello, I'm a 34yo female with an ongoing problem. I was diagnosed with an ear infection by 3 separate nurse practitioners last month. However, when I finally got into my ENT, he said I don't have an ear infection -- my ear pain is caused by acid reflux. So, I'm treating that. My ear pain has not subsided, but he said it would take about a month.

However, I have had a low-grade fever for over 4 weeks now continuously. My lowest temperature is 99.5, my highest is 100.8. It will not go away with rest, fluids, or OTC cold/pain meds.

Other symptoms include tiredness/mild lethargy and occasional diarrhea. My appetite is fine.

I don't have a primary care doctor at the moment, and I'm reluctant to go back to one of the NPs who apparently misdiagnosed me. What should I do? Any advice is appreciated.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~It does seem like you have an ear infection, I certainly have not heard of acid reflux causing these issues.  If there is anyway you can see  a regular MD, I would certainly do so. I am no doctor, but, to me, the ENT physician is the wrong one, not the NP's.

I know this is going to sound bizarre, but, I would also contact a chiropractor. I had a bad ear infection once, it was so severe that the doctor wanted to puncture my ear drum to get fluid out. Well, the chiropractor worked on my neck and ear, and by the next day, it was draining and I had no pain. It is just a thought, but, it might just be what you need as pinched nerves in your neck can cause all kinds of weird problems.

[AMarie16]

I will definitely consider a chiropractor, thanks for the advice!