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My body temperature is rising from 99.5 f--is this a fever?

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Not really: You have not even gone up one degree which you can truly fluctuate just by climbing some stairs. Doesn't mean you aren't on you way up, but i would not be concerned about that temp. Drink a lot of water and rest to see if that helps. You may be getting sick but only time will tell.

Dr Achong and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2013

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