My truck driving husband, 67 yrs old has been having trouble with his lower back like he has for yrs. The last few days hes feeling weak, achy all over and cant seem to get enough sleep. Hasnt been in contact with anyone sick lately. He also runs a low grade fever and gets chills to the point that he just shivers all over. What do you think might be going on? It isnt easy getting in to see a Dr. out here on the road.
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Dear most probably your husband is suffering from lumber root compression which might be due to posture, or disc prolapse along which some medical cause for fever.  Please have a MRI of lumber sacral spine and screening of whole spine get done. ESR, CRP, CBC, malaria optimal test, dengue test should be done to diagnose the cause of fever. Hot fomentation, and physiotherapy can help. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.  Take analgesics, anti pyre tics, antibiotics, calcium and muscle relaxants, start physiotherapy. Visit physician for fever. Hope your query get answered. Welcome for further queries.