Body Temp Check This Morning

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

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.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

camelot · ‎03-06-2017

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

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

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

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

camelot · ‎03-06-2017

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

Where did you get this information?

PickyCindy · ‎10-17-2010

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

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

Though over 100 is considered having a temp.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

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.

SuhseK · ‎08-19-2018

@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.

SuhseK · ‎08-19-2018

@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.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

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.