Karen, love the olive oil suggestion. OO is also just a great additive if someone is having issues taking in calories.
Klo, great advice my dear and well written! Now let's work on integrating some of your favorite comedic lines to really bring it home! I say shake the place up a bit and mix in some classic Richard Pryor just make sure to edit it a bit or Christine will be all over you

It sounds to me like an ear infection which tends to happen 2-7 days after the beginning of a cold or other upper respiratory infection (flu) according to WebMD. Fatigue if it's not from just being drained or the flu could be linked to CRF (cancer related fatigue) and is common. As with anything consulting a Dr you trust is always a fantastic idea.
Hope that helps!
Eric