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Body Temp Check This Morning

SXMGirl — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:46:41 GMT

I had an appointment with an endocrinologist this morning and this was the first time that I had my temperature checked. It was 97.4, which is actually high for me. The nurse told me that the new guidelines are 97.6 for the Covid check, which I had not heard. I found this interesting because that is lower than the average body temp, and I am wondering why the change.

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camelot — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:49:48 GMT

Why didn't you ask when at your endocrinologist's office?

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stevieb — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:57:45 GMT

Apparently, normal human body temperature has been going down and 98.6 is no longer 'normal'...

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camelot — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:05:53 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
Apparently, normal human body temperature has been going down and 98.6 is no longer 'normal'...

Where did you get this information?

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PickyCindy — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:15:00 GMT

My temp always 97. something. That is normal to me.

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CrazyDaisy — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:15:22 GMT

Though over 100 is considered having a temp.

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kitcat51 — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:36:34 GMT

Read...Time to redefine normal body temperature? on the Harvard Health Publishing website. My normal body temp is 98.6, always has been & not a single Dr. I've seen has been concerned about it. I have no idea what temperature standard the salons will be ordered to use by the Governor when they are FINALLY allowed to open in my State...I may be rejected & sent home when I'm perfectly healthy, ugh.

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SuhseK — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:37:27 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
Apparently, normal human body temperature has been going down and 98.6 is no longer 'normal'...

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I am in the medical field, not nursing, I'm an RD.

Normal temp range, is now considered to be 97.7-99.5.

Actually Dr's have long considered the 98.6, a very generic

guideline.

Temperatures often vary slightly, during any day. Some people, have a "normal" slightly below average, others may run towards the high end.

I tend to run a fever, fairly easily, for instance, with a cold, which isn't typical. On the other hand, my Mom didn't run fevers easily, so, If she had a significant temp, something was going on.

It's good to know your normal.

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SuhseK — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:42:08 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
Read...Time to redefine normal body temperature? on the Harvard Health Publishing website. My normal body temp is 98.6, always has been & not a single Dr. I've seen has been concerned about it. I have no idea what temperature standard the salons will be ordered to use by the Governor when they are FINALLY allowed to open in my State...I may be rejected & sent home when I'm perfectly healthy, ugh.

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From what I'm understanding, 100 degrees, will be the standard.

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Icegoddess — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:42:58 GMT

I never check my temperture when I'm feeling well, so all I know is that my normal is somewhere below 97.7 as I can tell I'm running one at that number.

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stevieb — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:48:35 GMT

@camelot wrote:
@stevieb wrote:
Apparently, normal human body temperature has been going down and 98.6 is no longer 'normal'...
Where did you get this information?

When I saw the OP, I Googled and saw a number of articles indicating 'normal' human temperatures have been edging down for a while. There is also not a single specific point that constitutes 'normal' but the old 'within normal limits' seems to apply.

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Anonymous032819 — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:57:18 GMT

98.6 is the AVERAGE body temperature.

Meaning, it is NORMAL for some people to run a little warmer than that, or a little cooler than that.

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CrazyDaisy — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:02:45 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@camelot wrote:
@stevieb wrote:
Apparently, normal human body temperature has been going down and 98.6 is no longer 'normal'...
Where did you get this information?

When I saw the OP, I Googled and saw a number of articles indicating 'normal' human temperatures have been edging down for a while. There is also not a single specific point that constitutes 'normal' but the old 'within normal limits' seems to apply.

Must be to counter-act that Global warming

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bikerbabe — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:04:49 GMT

Forehead and axillary (armpit) temps run 0.5-1.0 degree F lower than oral.
Rectal and tympanic (ear) run 0.5-1.0 degree F higher than oral.
Studies show average body temp is lower than 100 years ago. Lots of theories. You can google. I recall a good article in Scientifc American.
For me, 98.6 is a slight fever.

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GCR18 — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:08:31 GMT

I have no idea what my norm is. I assumed it was 98.6. At the Drs the other day, it was 96.8.

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hckynut — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:09:30 GMT

@SXMGirl wrote:
I had an appointment with an endocrinologist this morning and this was the first time that I had my temperature checked. It was 97.4, which is actually high for me. The nurse told me that the new guidelines are 97.6 for the Covid check, which I had not heard. I found this interesting because that is lower than the average body temp, and I am wondering why the change.

Wife and I going to the hospital tomorrow for our B-12 shots/blood draws, and Hematologist Doctor for our 6 month health checkup. Nurses check your temp before you can get into the hospital. @SXMGirl will ask what their numbers are now. Why the change, if there is one?

ETA: We usually get our temps told to us in Celsius. Think 37 is like the 98.6, I think! Anyways, they convert it if we ask.

ETA #2: My wife just informed me they are no longer taking temps entering the hospital. They are however keeping only 1 entrance and handing out masks. Our nurse in hematology will more than likely take our temps.

hckynut 🏒

Re: Body Temp Check This Morning

pdlinda — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:07:11 GMT

@stevieb

I also noticed that difference when I went to the dentist and was surprised. The temp was 97.6 and I thought it was low as I always used 98.6 and "normal."

I wonder what the thinking was to drop the standard to a "new normal."

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ID2 — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:07:27 GMT

I have ALWAYS had my temp checked when I have a doctors appointment. So when I go back to my regular appointments it won't be any different for me.

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Q4u — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:47:36 GMT

My Dad could be running a raging deadly infection and show no fever at all. I had to constantly argue with the nurses when he was sick to get him to a hospital. I run cold.... normal for me is 95 - 97. Interesting.....

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stevieb — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:47:32 GMT

@pdlinda wrote:
@stevieb
I also noticed that difference when I went to the dentist and was surprised. The temp was 97.6 and I thought it was low as I always used 98.6 and "normal."

I wonder what the thinking was to drop the standard to a "new normal."

@pdlinda I can only guess that statistically more and more adults were being measured with lower temperatures, so that the 'new normal' (and I've really come to hate that term...) is a lowering of temperatures considered considered in the appropriate range for adults.