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[|Human|] For a week I have had a very achey back (thoracic, not lower), sweats and chills, and sometimes diarrhea, but really no other symptoms. The back ache is definitely not due to a back problem - it feels more like a flu back ache or that I have gotten with intestinal bugs. Tried ibuprophen, heating pads, and even my last resort whiskey shots, but they didn t help. Then I remembered that aspirin has helped with kidney problems in the past, and it worked well on the back ache, but still had the sweats and chills. Temp ranged from 97.2 to 99.7, so I thought maybe sweats chills and flushing were hot flashes (53 yr old female), but they were pretty constant, about every 10 minutes all day long. Last 2 days symptoms seemed to be better and got my appetite back, but today I woke up with intense back ache again and aspirin is not helping. Could this be a virus?
[|AI|]  Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone to through your query regarding your backache sweats & chills. I can understand your concern. There can be many reasons observed due to excess use of the muscle which causes muscle straining, wrong posture etc. The thing that is highly required through which the pain can be cured in the least time is self-care.  The activities that might put extra strain should be ignored. One must neglect recurring bending from the back, and if your job demands that then you should bend the knees instead of back.  A proper diet is essential for a healthy body. Our Total Health depends on Proper nourishing food containing all essential nutrients, fiber , minerals, vitamins in naturalism -green leafy veges, fruit and antioxidants -ginger, garlic, onion, lemon in water twice a day before meals, coconut water, Turmeric with a cup of hot milk at bedtime Fenugreek with water With proper regular back bending exercise GENTLY , front bending exercise is strictly NO-NO. Walk, yoga and deep breathing all increase speed of metabolism and strengthens the immune system which in turn saves you from falling ill & assures happy health and disease free life. Avoid unhealthy fast, fried foods, Tea, coffee, Alcohol, smoking and mental worry stress, anger all lead to disaster of health. Constipation is another big enemy to be avoided. Getting a massage on a regular basis can help release the muscles in the entire body to keep the blood flowing smoothly, and aid the de-stressing process. After a short time, message can bring a tremendous lower back pain relief can take Homeopathic Lech 30 / 6 hourly /3 doses all your trouble Hope this helps you solve your query Don't hesitate to come back if you have any further query