There are several signs which may indicate you have sepsis. These include: Slurred speech - you may also feel dizzy, faint, confused, or disorientated Extreme shivering - you may have a fever and chills or feel cold and clammy Pain of your muscles - you may feel like you have flu Severe breathlessness - you may feel like you have a chest infection It feels like gastroenteritis - you may suffer nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea Skin discolouration - your skin may be pale, bluish, mottled or you may have a rash that doesn't fade when you press it Whatever your symptoms, it's important that you seek medical attention immediately.