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chikungunya supportive therapy - #19656

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I am really worried about my recent illness. A few weeks back, I started experiencing really bad joint pain and fever that felt like it came outta nowhere! Initially, I thought it might just be the flu or something, but after seeing a doctor and going thru some tests, I got diagnosed with chikungunya. It sounds scary, right? I've read a bit about chikungunya supportive therapy, but I feel kinda lost. Like, how exactly does chikungunya supportive therapy work? After looking up info, it seems some people say rest and hydration are key, but I also heard about pain relievers, but which ones? I’m trying to manage the pain and the fever, but some days it feels overwhelming. My doctors say it's mostly supportive therapy that helps, so does that mean it's just about waiting it out? How long should I expect until I start feeling better? I wish I had a clearer plan on the chikungunya supportive therapy part. Are there any particular things I should absolutely avoid, or are there additional supportive therapies that might help? I’m just trying to make it through this, you know?

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