I have never had a temp that high before (that I can remember). My temp is usually really low like 97.5. I have had a bad headache the past few days that won't go away. What could this mean. Someone please help I hate hospitals.
2007-08-23 19:14:16 · 7 answers · asked by bad kitty 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The temp you cited is on the high end of normal, but doesn't quite qualify as a fever.
The persistent headache is a bit more worrying. That, along with the temp and the toothache, sounds like you might have an infection.
Take some tylenol for the headache and the temp (read the bottle - but def. no more than 2,000 mg every 24 hours) and make a regular appointment with your doctor, or nurse practicioner.
Don't skip the doctor appointment. Nobody here online is a doctor, and even if one of us were, we couldn't give you a proper diagnosis online.
2007-08-23 19:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sim - plicimus 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You're probably just fine. The 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit human temperature is an average, not a set-in-stone number that if you deviate you're sick :-) Your headaches could be anything from a mild cold to a tight upper-trapezius muscle. Grab a normal dose of Ibuprofen and relax with a good movie :) You'll be fine!
2007-08-23 19:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You might have a mild infection if this is an abnormal temperature for you. If it persists, I'd consider going to see a nurse practitioner. She can take your blood pressure and give you advise.
Sometimes a quick call to your doctor's office with a list of symptoms is sufficient. If you have a serious combination of symptoms, he or she may want to see you.
2007-08-23 19:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
99.8 is still in the normal temp range. You don't have a fever until an oral thermometer reads 100.5 or more. At least that is what my kids' pediatrician told me.
2007-08-23 19:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mom22 5 · 2⤊ 6⤋
sounds like a "low grade fever". maybe an infection and your body is trying to heat it up alittle to kill the infection, you may need anti biotics, you should see a doctor. You don't have to go to the hospital, just a regular doctor, tomorrow.
2007-08-23 19:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by Boo Radley 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
it means you're a normal person with alot of free time. concern yourself with the headache by making an appointment with your doctor.
2007-08-23 19:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
you have a fever. take sudafed severe cold. it seems like you have a head cold. 9im sure you do, i get those all the time in the winter!)
2007-08-23 19:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by malibu barbie 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋