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Is a temp of 99.5 for over 2 month's considered a low grade fever.. or cause for concern? i've had multiple test but nothing diagnosed yet

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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered

Unknown: Maybe that is your baseline body temperature if you feel fine and the testing has been normal thus far.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jason Kitchen answered

Depends: 99.5 isn't necessarily a fever. Some people have a higher baseline temp than others so that may be normal. The diagnosis also depends on whether you have any other symptoms.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/26/2017

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A member asked:

Is a temp of 99.5 for over 2 month's considered a low grade fever.. or cause for concern? i've had multiple test but nothing diagnosed yet

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jack Mutnick answered

Dr. Jason Kitchen answered

Dr Ali agreed

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