Fever: How high is too high?

BrittRMere

So this post isn't as much about when to go to my doctor, as how to get a fever down while I'm pregnant, outside of just taking Tylenol.

I'm running a fever around 100.2, which normally I wouldn't worry too much about, but now I would like to get it down as quickly as possible.

Creative suggestions? (I already did the Tylenol thing...)  

izzourclue

Other than Tylenol, maybe just try to drink as many fluids as possible.  Chicken broth has some antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.  But if Tylenol wasn't working for me, I would call my OB's nurse hot line and ask them.  They may want you to go in.  IDK how high is dangerous.  Hope you feel better soon.

houndbaby

My OB told me I didn't need to be concerned about a fever unless it reached 102 and couldn't be brought down with Tylenol.

If your concerned call the on call Dr.

Thankful1121

The only thing I can think of is make sure you aren't holding in the fever under blankets and lots of clothing...if you are chilling I know this can be difficult but wear as few as clothes as possible. Mom always used to put a wet rag on our faces.Not hot but probably around room temperature. I know you said you didn't want to know when to call the doctor but my ob always told me to get ahold of them if I ran a fever anything higher then 100.0 Hope you get to feeling better.

Fergie+1

Ditto with the above; something that works for me as well is a cold-pak to the back of your neck for a few minutes at a time.

BrittRMere

I appreciate the suggestions... A cold rag on my head/ neck actually sounds great right now... I don't know why that didn't occur to me.

swrlygrl

2 fingers of whiskey over ice? 

 

ok ok maybe not. hoenstly other than tylenol not really sure you can do much, maybe get run a wash cloth under cold water and put that on your head or wrists to help cool you down?

steffwd124

I always do a cool shower and then loose light clothing after.  My OB told me I shouldn't be concerned till 101 and if it doesn't come down with tylenol. 

Feel better

honey740

100.2 at night is nothing to worry about. Some pregnant women also run higher than normal temps..

beautifulsin90

houndbaby:

My OB told me I didn't need to be concerned about a fever unless it reached 102 and couldn't be brought down with Tylenol.

If your concerned call the on call Dr.

This is the same thing I was told.