Why is my husband experiencing a returning low-grade fever and chills, and why is his blood clot test level (D-dimer) rising again after lowering his doses of methylprednisolone and rivaroxaban following his recovery from COVID-19? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why is my husband experiencing a returning low-grade fever and chills, and why is his blood clot test level (D-dimer) rising again after lowering his doses of methylprednisolone and rivaroxaban following his recovery from COVID-19?

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Why is my husband experiencing a returning low-grade fever and chills, and why is his blood clot test level (D-dimer) rising again after lowering his doses of methylprednisolone and rivaroxaban following his recovery from COVID-19?

Asked by Female, 34 · 4 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

4 days ago

When doses of methylprednisolone and rivaroxaban are reduced, the body's inflammatory response can sometimes flare up again, causing the low-grade fever and chills. This ongoing inflammation can also cause D-dimer levels to rise, indicating that his body may still be actively managing blood clotting processes. Please be reassured that this can happen during recovery. It is very important to contact his doctor promptly so they can safely evaluate his symptoms and decide if his medication doses need to be adjusted to help him recover safely.

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