Diesel you are quite right brain damage can occur from a high temperature .........Scott aka Au2, with the grandest intentions sir, dont put the cart before the horse. Lets worry about getting you better first. Only take an ice bath as the last resort. Take any heavy clothing off and take tylenol as directed for your fever. Dress lightly .Bath or sponge in lukewarm water (NOT ice water). Drink liquids. I suggest small sips of the light gatorade. We will get worried if you start puking..........I am NOT a doctor just giving friendly advice. So why does my buddy have a fever? We need to watch for vomitting or diaharrea if that starts hall arse to the ER and get your well needed IV fluids. Also keep yourself in tune for severe sore throat, severe swelling of the throat, or a persistent earache, pain with urination, back pain, or shaking chills...........got it boss?