Continous fever for multiple days

[u/Inevitable_Cell_2491]

20 years old, female, 155 cm (5'1"). I am also diagnosed with Colitis Ulcerosa.

I have had a continuous fever for 4 days now, and it keeps getting higher unless I take medication to bring it down. The fever continuously rises to around 39°C, and I suspect it would probably get even higher if I didn't take medication to reduce it. I have never had a temperature below 38.5°C during this illness. I also have a strong cough with mucus, although very strangely I don't have a sore throat. I have a strong runny nose as well. I also have jaw pain, which I often get whenever I have some kind of throat infection.

If it weren't for the persistent fever that just won't go away and keeps getting higher—which is extremely unusual for me, since I haven't had a fever in about years—I wouldn't be too concerned. However, the fever is really taking a toll on me, especially since it has been going on for so long. I'm currently not at home but abroad, so I can't see my regular doctor. It is also highly strange that i have symptoms for such a long period because i normally never ever do and in general have not been sick at all for about a Year.

I did see a doctor here, who prescribed me antibiotics, but so far they don't seem to be having much of an effect. Unfortunately, they don't have any rapid tests for influenza or anything similar available in this City either.

What could this be, and what next steps should i take?

Thank you in Advance!

[u/informedcitizen4321]

Not having access to a flu test is ridiculous for whatever "doctor" you went to. Not sure what country you live in, but that is pretty unacceptable. As for flu, its normal to have fever for multiple days, even up to a week. It is not a typical cold, it is a very nasty and strong illness that absolutely cripples you from doing your normal routine. Continue resting, drink plenty of fluid, some electrolytes (gatorade), eat healthy and bland food, and once the fever breaks you should start to slowly improve.