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A member asked:
If your body temperature is 94.8 after taking temperature under arm when you first wake up in morning could that mean low thyroid?
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Temperature: Under arm temperature is not considered a particularly accurate measure of core body temperature. Furthermore, thyroid disease is diagnosed based on hormone levels in the body, rather than on body temperature. If someone is concerned about their thyroid health, then a simple blood test at the doctor's office can provide an answer.
Answered 5/12/2015
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No.: Axillary temperatures are not reliable as an indicator of anything but your skin temperature which can vary with ambient temperature, the amount of moisture present and your recent activity level. The most reliable temperatures are from the 'core' ie. rectal. Sorry, Need a lot more symptoms to suggest hypothyroidism.
Answered 7/22/2014
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Possible: Have you had your thyroid tested ? Body temperature is largely under control of the thyroid, and is usually lowest in the AM, raising throughout the day. If you suffer classic effects of low thyroid - weight gain, sluggishness, hair loss, consider having it tested. Best Wishes
Answered 1/20/2021
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