Question 1

what exactly does it mean to have a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

May be hypothyroid: If you are not very ill, which can lead to a low temperature, and the temp is below 97. 6, you may be hypothyroid. Remember, 98.6 is average, normal can be 1 degree above or below. The temperature normally goes down at night and is lowest about 4:00-6:00 A.M. About 2 hours before awakening. Then it can be as low as 97.

Question 2

what does having a low body temperature mean for longevity?

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Longevity: There are some theories that a lower body temperature may be associated with longer life span.

Question 3

what does it mean to have a low body temperature but don't feel sick?

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Probably nothing: If you have low thyroid hormone you may run lower than normal body temps, as well as if you have been out in cold weather for a long time period.  It would be helpful if you told us what your temperature was, and how you measured it.

Question 4

i had a complete thyroidectomy  two months ago. what is the mean starting dose for thyroid supplements?  i  have problems with low body temperature.

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Depends on health: Healthy individuals are frequently started at 100 mcg of levothyroxine.  Don't use armour thyroid.  Less healthy individuals might be started at 50 mcg .  The level is then checked every 6 to 8 weeks, as it takes quite a while to make a change, and stabilize. The medication is increased by 50 to 100 mcg at a time . Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 after a meal.

Question 5

s low body temperature a bad sign?

Accepted Answer

Low body temperature: A mildly low body temperature is not always a problem. A temperature less than 95f (35c) is considered hypothermia and temperatures this low can produce problems for a person.

Question 6

low body temperature dip, ovulating?

Accepted Answer

Probably Not: Usually when you ovulate your basal body temp rises.  After ovulation Progesterone is increased which would cause a rise in temp.

Question 7

can immunosuppressants cause low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

No (not directly): If a person become seriously infected (septic) while on an immunospressant they can have a low body temperature. Drugs that directly cause low body temperature include meds for anxiety, depression, alcohol, beta blockers, opiods, and general anesthesia.

Question 8

what causes low body temperature around ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Basal temperature: Your temperature is not lower at ovulation it is your baseline temperature.  After ovulation you have an increase in temperature by about 1/2 to 1 degree caused by progesterone.  If you are not pregnant your tempaerature will return to the basal level when your next period starts.  Some people note a slight drop in temp just prior to ovulation but this is not consistent.

Question 9

current low body temperature after drinking/drug use last night?

Accepted Answer

Stop it.: Bundle up in a blanket, have some warm soup and stop doing drugs.

Question 10

why might it be that someone who is bleeding a lot have a low body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Check hormones: Low temperature and changes in menstrual flow may indicate a thyroid imbalance among several other possibilities. A routine TSH level may not this dysfunction. See a doctor well versed in hormone evaluation and women's health.

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