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Im a 39 y/o male with 4 autoimmune diseases. all my life my baseline temp was 98.5-98.7. over the last year its dropped 1.5-2 degrees averaging 96.7. what conditions could cause a new baseline temp? what should i ask my doctor for? thank you?

Q: im a 39 y/o male with 4 autoimmune diseases. all my life my baseline temp was 98.5-98.7. over the last year its dropped 1.5-2 degrees averaging 96.7. what conditions could cause a new baseline temp? what should i ask my doctor for? thank you?

: Hypothyroidism is likely the most common condition to lower basal body temperature, especially in your case with a significant history of autoimmune disease.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Hypothyroidism is likely the most common condition to lower basal body temperature, especially in your case with a significant history of autoimmune disease.

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Answered 5/1/2022

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A member asked:

Im a 39 y/o male with 4 autoimmune diseases. all my life my baseline temp was 98.5-98.7. over the last year its dropped 1.5-2 degrees averaging 96.7. what conditions could cause a new baseline temp? what should i ask my doctor for? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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