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I feel asleep on a heating pad last night woke up at 8 am and turned if off i went back to sleep until 10 am and checked my temperature and it was 99.3 could this be from the heating pad or should i be watching my temperature today??

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Temperature: Not to worry - 99.3 is not considered a fever. If you feel ill, monitor your temp.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/28/2020

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A member asked:

I feel asleep on a heating pad last night woke up at 8 am and turned if off i went back to sleep until 10 am and checked my temperature and it was 99.3 could this be from the heating pad or should i be watching my temperature today??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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