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Every night, my body temp goes up to 99.8-100f. normal temp by morning. my neck and back also feel hot to touch at night when i get higher temperature. this has gone on for months. is this normal temp fluctuation, anxiety, or should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: Body temperatures do vary throughout a 24 hour cycle (circadian rhythms). However body temp is usually the highest in late afternoon (in people who sleep at night vs the day). Temperature is usually lowest around 4 in the morning.

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Answered 12/25/2020

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A member asked:

Every night, my body temp goes up to 99.8-100f. normal temp by morning. my neck and back also feel hot to touch at night when i get higher temperature. this has gone on for months. is this normal temp fluctuation, anxiety, or should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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