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My boyfriend had a temp of 102.1 should i be worried about this? he is seeing a doctor in the morning.

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Dr. John Thaler answered

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Ibuprofen: Be sure he is on Ibuprofen regularly and that he drinks at least 12 ounces of liquid with it. Be sure he is well hydrated -- urine should be clear to light yellow -- if not, then keep drinking. If temp spikes to 103 - 104 with the ibuprofen take him to the ER immediately. Good Luck

Answered 2/15/2015

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A member asked:

My boyfriend had a temp of 102.1 should i be worried about this? he is seeing a doctor in the morning.

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Dr. John Thaler answered

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