Fluctuations in Body Temp

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ken - 18 Mar 2005 00:09 GMT

Can somebody answer this question for me.
I use the same digital thermometer orally.
It reads 97.6 then an hour later 98.4 then an hour later 97.6
The reason that I take my temp is that I have a sensitivity to cold.
(although my temp has no effect on how the cold effects my body).

Thank you, Ken

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Jeff - 18 Mar 2005 01:18 GMT

> Can somebody answer this question for me.
> I use the same digital thermometer orally.
> It reads 97.6 then an hour later 98.4 then an hour later 97.6
> The reason that I take my temp is that I have a sensitivity to cold.
> (although my temp has no effect on how the cold effects my body).

That sounds like normal variation. Unless you leave your mouth open the same
amount all the time, breath at exactly the same rate, don't drink anything
(cold drinks decrease temp, hot ones increase it) or move, your temp. is
going to vary throughout the day. Actually, your temp varies through the day
anyway.

If you are concerned about how temperature affects you, one of those
electonic room thermometers that also gives you a reading from an outside
thermometer would be much more helpful.

Jeff

> Thank you, Ken

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Carey Gregory - 18 Mar 2005 08:35 GMT

>> Can somebody answer this question for me.
>> I use the same digital thermometer orally.
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>electonic room thermometers that also gives you a reading from an outside
>thermometer would be much more helpful.

Same question, same answer, at least the third time now.

Do you suppose "ken" will stop asking after the 4th try?

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