I have a cold and a fever of 102.7 is this too high? i went to the drs earlyer they told me to let it pass and you know how they say if it dosent go away come back.So how many days do i wait if it dosnt go away?
2007-06-26 15:29:32 · 7 answers · asked by mee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Take two extra-strength tylenol. Wait 3 hours. Take two advil. Wait 3 hours. Take Tylenol again...
This routine should bring down your temp. If you're not feeling better and your temp's not down in a couple of days, I'd call the dr.
2007-06-30 12:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
102.7 is not dangerously high. If your fever goes above 104, then you need to go back to the doctor. If you still have a fever this time next week, then I would go back to the doctor; if you go back before then, they'll just tell you what they already told you. To be a little more comfortable, take Tylenol or Advil and it should bring your fever down a little bit. Other than that, there's no real medicine for a fever, just medicines for the underlying cause. Like your doc said, just wait it out.
2007-06-26 15:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you still have a fever in 3 days, go back to the doctor.
That isn't too high of a fever if you are sick with a cold. Anything over 104, you should worry.
2007-06-26 16:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the dr. didn't prescribe any meds. ? Im not a dr., but i think you should have gotten something for your temp.. Some sort of anti-body helpers, or at least aspirin(if your not allergic). Like i said "im no dr." but i think 104 is the "your sick or your not sick" borderline. I had 104 and i had to go to the hospital. I got some big blue pills and some kinda magic mouthwash or somethin like that. you could always go to a different dr. and get a 2nd opinion. if it makes you feel more secure about your health
2007-06-26 15:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by confeuzdus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well you're not at any serious risk at 102.7. I would suggest taking some tylenol to lower the fever, and perhaps put a cold back on your forehead from time to time.
If it didn't pass in about a week, I would suggest a return visit. If it gets ANY higher, I would also suggest getting back to the Dr. ASAP.
2007-06-26 15:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by starofiniquity 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It is pretty high for and adult, not sure of your age. Depends on your other symptoms with it. If you have congestion, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, headache I would call the Dr. back and complain if not better withing 24hr. You may need and antibiotic. Drink lots of fluids and take tylenol.
2007-06-26 17:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah that's pretty high. If it's not better by tomorrow I'd say go back, or two days. I hope you feel better!
2007-06-26 15:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by Good_Vibes 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋