2007-02-01 17:25:14 · 10 answers · asked by rebecca d 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
that's a little low but can be normal for certain people
2007-02-01 17:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm usually about 97.5 to 97.9.
Because, even when I was really sick as a child, I almost NEVER went above 100. Therefore, I often when to school when I should have ;)
Now, I figure about just about 1 whole degree from what is medically considered normal for me. So high temps for normal people start at about 99.5, and the worry temp would be 102.0? I changed my ranges a little. If I have a temp of about 98.9 and I'm just feeling awful, I consider it one of those baby fevers...hight but not ER high. If I ever get above 100 degrees and can't see my doc or go to a walk in (i.e. middle of the night) its off to the doc I go.
I mean really, temps are not an exact science, and like much of medicine it depends on the person. A "fever" is not a number, but it is the reaction of your body to a certain temperature. You may have a lower body temp, and therefore you react at lower temps. You may react at the temps that are considered "normal" for fevers. Before worrying about whether or not you have something wrong with you based on the thermometer, think if how you feel matches that number.
2007-02-01 17:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "normal" body temp is 98.6 .Temps can fluctuate 1 degree higher or lower ans still remain in normal range.Most would regard a "fever" if the temp was 100.degrees. Take care. SW RNP
2007-02-01 17:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The normal temperature of a persons body is 98.6 degrees not 96.6. A temperature is usually over 100 degrees but it varies by person. I run high temperatures so 100.5 or 101 isn't necissarily sick for me.
2007-02-01 17:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jay Dams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you check your temp through out the day it will change.
Some doctors will consider it if you tell them that you normally run low. Others don't. 98.6 is still considered norm.
2007-02-01 17:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NORMAL BODY TEMP IS 98.6. SOME MAY HAVE A NORMAL OF 97.4, 98.2, 97.... I HAVE NEVER REALLY SEEN A TEMP THAT LOW WITH OUT A PERSON SHIVERING.HYPOTHERMIA!
A LOW GRADE FEVER IS CONSIDERED AT 99.4 AND OVER
2007-02-01 17:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everybody's "normal" body temperature is different. 98.6 is just what an average. Mine is lower than 98.6 and im not dying! lol
2007-02-05 15:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by AJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! YOU HAVE A LOW BODY TEMP THAT'S ALL. MOST PEOPLE HAVE A TEMP OF BETWEEN 96 AND 99. IF YOU GO OVER A 100 THEN I WOULD WORRY.
PEACE
2007-02-01 17:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by Massageman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought your body has to be at least 98 degree's to survive.
2007-02-01 17:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by trinity082482 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
98.6 is a normal temperature.
2007-02-01 17:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Natashya K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋