I feel fine but my temp is staying at 98.5 to 97.4?

Question

I'm only 19 and pretty healthy I've always had a slightly lower body temp but this is weird.

Answer 1

You might want to ask yourself when your last menstrual period was. When you are ovulating (2 weeks after the first day of your last period) every month, your body temp dips way down.

Answer 2

Normal body temp of 98.6 is actually a long perpetuated myth. The "normal" is actually 97.8. You have to realize though, for any lab value, normals are created by taking the measurements from a group of people and finding the average. That means that few people were average, but they were above and below the average. You entitled to have that body temperature. You're in good shape I'm sure.

This response about you having some sort of infection is nonsense. The respondent either misread the question, doesn't know what (s)he is talking about or they are trying to scare you. Truth is, as you probably already know, infections of all types tend to make your temperature rise.

Answer 3

I also have had a slightly lower temperature most of my life. I don't think it is anything to be concerned about. Even when I can feel that I am feverish - chills, sweats, red cheeks - I still don't register a temperature.

Answer 4

My temp is always around 97.3. Wierd but true. If you continue to feel fine, you probably are. Ask your doc about it the next time you're in for an appointment.

Answer 5

Not everyone is normal at 98.6. If you're feeling okay and you've always had that temperature, I wouldn't worry about it.

If you are concerned, just ask the next time you're at the doctor.

Answer 6

Not unusual. Most people run between 97 and 100 degrees normally.

Answer 7

98.6 is the normal body temperature. You are fine.

Answer 8

You have an infection or parasite, see a doctor.

Answer 9

not unusual