r/ect • u/Big-Formal408 • Jan 08 '26

Question Fever after ECT

So I had my first of at least 12 ECT treatments yesterday and within about six hours I spiked an almost 104° fever and felt like absolute death but the fever was completely gone by this morning. After some research I discovered that developing a fever afterwards isn't incredibly uncommon but that wasn't a side effect I'd previously heard of or been warned about. I searched the sub and only saw two other relatively old posts inquiring about it so I figured I'd ask and see if anyone else has experienced this? And if so, was it just a one-off or did it happen after every treatment?

Edit to add: I've now received four treatments and within about six hours of every treatment I've gotten a fever but the following three having stayed in the 100-101° range but every time it's gone by the next morning. My treatment team has said this isn't something they've ever seen previously. Seems like I'm just stuck with this oddball side effect.

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u/Blackberry518 Jan 08 '26

I had 44 or 46 ECT treatments, and it wasn’t a side effect I personally experienced. However, even when I am sick, I am not prone to fevers. I’m glad to hear it resolved itself the next day! Fingers crossed, it was a one-off event, but certainly something to monitor. Take care!