I dont know what my body temp is normally... but right now its 95.5 and I've been fighting a cold since Thursday (its now Monday night) The worst was on Saturday, but I still feel dizzy and worn out. Not to mention I feel like I'm standing in a fire pit.
I have a doctor's appt Friday (I made the appt before I got sick, because I need to have my thyroid levels checked) so should I wait until then, or should i find a walk in clinic in the meantime?
I have class tomorrow, and I really dont think I should go if I feel this way. But if I'm not running a fever, and the worst is over, should I take the risk? Or should I just find a clinic tomorrow?
I normally have very low blood pressure and a fast heart rate. And I'm on anxiety and depression meds. Does this have anything to do with the low fever?
2006-09-11 12:41:52 · 74 answers · asked by MRose 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Go to the doctor!
Sooner than later, thyriod condition can put stress on the heart, as it causes hypertension, if you already have a thyriod conditon, you should definitely go in immediately, and check your levels.
Thyriods can leave you energy very low, but the Dr. can give you medicine to bring your pressure bck to normal.
2006-09-11 12:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by * Deep Thought * 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The other day u were sweating too, something is definitely going on. Sounds like a virus but can be anything. Just take your prescribed medicine. If your medicine was recently changed and this started happening right after the change do what you were doing before. Have someone get you Gatorade, OJ, chicken noodle soup, and a multivitamin (GNC is good), yes it really helps, LOTS of liquids, dress lightly. Also rest! and do not worry about class, you are more important. I would try to do just that until Friday and keep an eye on your temp. You can also call and ask your Doctors nurse on what to do. If things get out of hand just go to the emergency room. I was ill for 2 weeks and I did what I told you and started getting better right away. I was very hot, weak, ear ache, bladder infection, sore throat, it was a virus the doctor said. Hope you feel better soon :)
2006-09-11 13:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dang, you are a mess...
Drink some seaweed chicken soup and stop being so anxious and depressed. It sounds like you are severely dehydrated and have an electrolyte imbalance as well. You need water, some salt, meat protein, and sugars. You also need to get away from the computer for a while - sit in a dark room and listen to some relaxing music.
In the meantime - after you eat something, see if you feel better or not. If you do NOT feel better, find a walk in clinic immediately - you have a serious viral infection that is so bad your body cannot even respond to it properly.
Thirdly - if you have any uncontrollable shaking or spasms at all right now - after eating something real quick - call 911 and ask them to come pick you up and bring you someplace to treat you - you need it immediately.
Anyway, I hope it is NOT as serious to either cause you to need to call 911 immediately NOR as serious as having to visit a doctor right away... Hopefully it is just dehydration and nerves...
2006-09-11 13:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I suggest that you do not go to school tomorrow, and go to a walk-in clinic or the ER. Having a low body temperature is really serious. Also, since you mentioned that you had to get your thyroid level checked, I read this article and it mentioned that low thyroid levels can cause symptoms of low body temperature, fatigue, weakness, intolerance to cold, depression, and memory problems. I'm not suggesting that you have hypothyroidism because I'm not a doctor. Or maybe you're medications are causing the symptoms. I suggest that you go to a doctor, especially if you feel worse tomorrow.
I hope you feel better.
2006-09-11 14:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by smileyface 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically a person's temperature dips below the normal 98.6 degree after you have a fever. However it is not normal that you feel like you are on fire. I will recommend you to go to see doctor as early as possible. I resume you suspect/have thyroid problem. All your symptoms can be associated with a hyperactive thyroid. Oh BTW, you can have low body temperature because you have lost your appetite during your cold. So eat a little more tonight and if you still don't feel well, go to the Dr. tomorrow. Also, since you say you didn't know your normal temperature, please check to make sure you thermometer is not broken also.
2006-09-11 13:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by P M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first off i wonder why you are having your thyroid checked? if your blood levels have been a little off and they are rechecking them, this could explain the low temp. most of the time your temp is lower in the am than it is in the afternoon. also if you have been fighting something your white blood cells could be low from being used up and this could also alter your temp. i read some of the other answers and you are not on your last leg. if it was meningtis you would have high fevers and neck pain. also medication does not lower your temp, but it could cause leukopenia which is a decrease in your white blood cells, which can as i said before lower your white blood cells. take the day off, rest, drink plenty of fluids and keep your md appt for friday. try not to dwell on things too much as this can cause alot more anxiety. good luck
2006-09-11 13:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by nurseknowitall 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok temp sounds pretty low, make sure you have a good thermometer and that you haven't drank anything for a while before you take your temp...as liquids changes the temp of your mouth.
It does sound like there is something a bit wrong. if you had a cold it may have settled in your ears causing your dizziness. Go to bed early get lots of rest, and see how you feel in the morning. If you dont feel better or have gotten worse then yes go see a Dr.
Take care
2006-09-11 13:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by Em W. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your fever goes above 104, go to the ER asap.
I think it sounds like a virus, but I am not a doctor.
As for the depression meds, they don't usually cause
a low grade fever, BUT, sometimes drug interactions
can occur. Are you taking anything else? Any herbal
remedies? Call your doctor's nurse, expain the situation
to her and ask whether she feels you should come in.
Otherwise, drink lots of fluids water, tea, ect. and rest.
You should skip class and relax. Hope you feel better
2006-09-11 13:23:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER or a clinic now!
It sounds like you maybe having a vagal reaction I had my first in June and honestly I didn't think much of it I got up and was almost ready for work when I puked and then passed out...I just called into work and went back to bed and called dr later who sent me straight to ER I had thought it wasn't really anything....but I Vagal (or however its spelled) reaction can be serious...your blood pressure drops so does your heart rate and yeah I just felt like I had a cold or some minor illness....except I was burning up I felt like my body was just going to explode yet I wasn't sweating or anything...also my temp was low 95.9 its normally around 97.3 I always have a low blood pressure and fairly normal or fast heart beat but when I got to hospital I had a really low blood pressure and low heart beat. The ran EKG and other stuff like that just to be on the safe side....so don't freak out if that happens...and good luck....and as I said don't wait GO NOW!
2006-09-11 13:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by monkey_love 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normal temperature is 98.6. Make sure your themometer is working properly. You may just have a virus. They can hang on for about 7 days. The first five being the worse. Drink plenty of fluids. Don't go to class feeling sick. What good will it do you? You will probably pass your illness on to others too. Do everyone a favor and skip class. Stay in bed. Did I mention drink lots of fluids?
Report your suspicions about your medication to the doctor when you go on Friday. If your symptoms don't worsen you can probably save yourself the extra money and discomfort of going now.
REST AND DRINK FLUIDS! Hope you feel better soon.
2006-09-11 13:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be too freaked out, I had a 95.5 for 3 years. I felt like crap the whole time too though. Get to the doctor and don't mention anxiety or depression. Eat better and get your iron checked and ask for an exercise stress test to check your heart.
2006-09-11 13:15:07 · answer #11 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋