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So I'm in my deathbed right now, fever and chills and pain everywhere but especially on my legs. Why? Whatever I caught seems to be attacking my throat. Is the leg pain directly caused by the virus, or is it a defense mechanism of my body? Thanks

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[-] myxi@feddit.nl 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Full-body aches due to shivering from a high body temperature. However there can be other serious reasons, for those you should consult a doctor.

[-] Cokeser@feddit.de 11 points 1 year ago

The bones in your upper legs are one of those (together with your hips) that have a persisting high bone marrow density, which produces a high amount of white blood cells during infection. This means that the bone marrow is populated by a much higher number of cells, which creates "pressure".

[-] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Interesting! Now I'm curious if double amputees are at a greater risk of infection.

[-] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Let us know what you find out.

[-] ski11erboi@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

My muscles ache every time I run a fever. No matter how I adjust my body I'm in pain. I don't know how common it is but people usually look at me funny when I say it's the worst part about getting sick for me. I always assumed it had something to do with my muscles still recovering from the gym when the fever shuts my body down.

[-] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

It could be related to more blood flow to the brain and less to extremities.

.. I am not a doctor. Recommend asking a doctor.

[-] Jumpinship@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Loss of electrolytes?

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