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Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Samueltemi337(m): 7:08am On Jul 23, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
Why you no go baff throughout the day 😒😒😒
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Benlight: 7:49am On Jul 23, 2025
Honestly, I experience that as well.
If for any reason I don’t have my bath before evening, I feel feverish.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by RillJ(m): 8:26am On Jul 23, 2025
Goodlady:
You're the child of mammywater. You need to connect to ya mother every time.
Once a while, be putting iced block on ya head as coolant.
Or be putting ya head inside refrigerator every 3-3 hours.
Aswear! U no be goodady atall!
Abeg go sheng your na name biko grin grin grin grin
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Eju2018(m): 8:34am On Jul 23, 2025
You have to get a new hypothalamus. This gland regulates your body temperature, so if you feel feverish when you don't bath a day, then you hypothalamus is malfunction. Go for a thorough check up before it's too late.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by AkpaMgbor(m): 9:46am On Jul 23, 2025
Skyfornia:
Why should anyone skip bath for a day?? shocked shocked
Maybe if you're in a -0 degree environment?
Maybe if youre indoor for a whole day without much physical exertion that could cause perspiration? Maybe if you're in an arid region with just enough water to drink for the day?
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Prettychild(f): 10:44am On Jul 23, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
How can you skip bathing?
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by TTPAAR(m): 11:04am On Jul 23, 2025
TheBillyonaire:
How can someone not bath and is able to go to bed. Na so una dirty for here?
Like I'm surprised that many people seem to be cool with not bathing in a day.

Fever or no fever.... I can't pass a day without bathing. Unpossible
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Skyfornia(m): 12:42pm On Jul 23, 2025
AkpaMgbor:
Maybe if you're in a -0 degree environment?
Maybe if youre indoor for a whole day without much physical exertion that could cause perspiration? Maybe if you're in an arid region with just enough water to drink for the day?
Even if I'm door for full 24 hours..I must bath at least twice
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by bummyla(op): 12:31am On Jul 24, 2025
LAZYING ABOUT THE WHOLE DAY INDOORS



Prettychild:
How can you skip bathing?
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by bummyla(op): 12:52am On Jul 24, 2025
A little smell from the body oil around the neck! I might not take a full bath, but I must let the shower run over my head!


AngelSlay:
🧠 1. Psychosomatic Response (Mind-Body Connection)
If you've developed a strong mental association between bathing and feeling clean or well, your body might respond negatively when you skip it. The fever might be a stress response from your subconscious triggering inflammation or increased body temperature.

Some people develop real physical symptoms (like fever, stomach ache, or headaches) due to routine disruption, anxiety, or OCD-related habits.

2. Underlying Skin or Immune Condition
If you sweat heavily or have sensitive skin, skipping a bath could allow bacteria or fungi to overgrow, especially in humid environments. This could trigger a mild immune response that manifests as a fever.

Do you notice any itching, rashes, or body odor when it happens?

3. Dust, Sweat, or Allergens
If you go to bed without bathing, you're taking in sweat, dust, or environmental allergens from the day into your bed. This can trigger inflammatory responses while you sleep — possibly mistaken for or leading to a fever.

What You Can Do:

Track your symptoms: Log when this happens. Include weather, stress levels, meals, sleep, and how you felt mentally.

See a doctor: Especially if your fever is 38.5°C (101.3°F) or higher. Rule out hidden infections, autoimmune issues, or allergies.

Try wiping down with warm water and mild soap even if you can’t shower — see if that prevents the fever.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by bummyla(op): 1:05am On Jul 24, 2025
Hmmmm! Even though you were joking, you are correct!

I fit kpai, but GOD forbid!


Glowqueen3:
What about you not bathing for one week ehn shocked grin tongue
Am very sure it possible for you to run mad because if it is headache for a day then it is typhoid for two days and then madness for a week,You might even kpai.
On a more serious note, take your bath seriously 😂 my brother.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by 360who: 9:59am On Jul 24, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
Sounds like a HIV symptom, get checked
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by bummyla(op): 1:44pm On Jul 24, 2025
cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy

God Forbid!

360who:
Sounds like a HIV symptom, get checked
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by MightySparrow: 3:17pm On Jul 24, 2025
This is a serious case. Apostle must hear this.



We cannot prevent you from fever nor ask pharmacies not to sell.
Eh?!

Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by AngelahFlo(m): 12:58pm On Jul 31, 2025
Biodun556:
Mine is, if I don't brush, I develop fever.
Wow!!
Our bodies are wired differently
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by AngelahFlo(m): 1:17pm On Jul 31, 2025
yongg:
In other words, OCD, right?
I won't call it that as its not a compulsive disorder as it were. It's simply a habitual reflex action of a mind that has been trained to such a degree that what was once a voluntary action becomes involuntary such that if it's not adhered to. It sends reactions to the body to make it stick to that routine. For me it's brushing. If I forget to wash my tongue. My brain sends a message of incompleteNess
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by ejighikemeuwa: 11:01pm On Dec 22, 2025
Why should you not bath for the whole day why
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