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A member asked:
I've been through several thermometers. my temp will be 104, then to confirm, i take again. 96. then again 100. then 89. in 30 minutes. what the hell?
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Get a new electronic: Urinate into a clean cup and immediately measure the temperature of the fluid. That will give you the most accurate measure of core temperature.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Not sick- but had 100.6 temp, then 99.7 then 98.6 in span of 30 minutes. Used different thermometers to check. Not on meds.Why body fluctuates temp?
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My normal temp. Is 97.6 if my thermometer says 99.2 it's the same as someone whos normal temp. Is 98.6 having a temp. Of 100.2?
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