What to do about a fever?

JumpAroundBucky · September 2012

I have had a fever since yesterday morning. Not sitting-on-the-sun temperatures or anything, but between 99 and 100. At what point do you stop saying, "oh, it'll probably go away", grow some lady balls, and call your doctor?

moosegal · September 2012

Would taking some tylenol help knock it down? I'd definitely call just to let them know -- they might have some other suggestions. Hope you feel better soon!

cmhicklin · September 2012

I think if it lasts 3 or 4 days, and doesn't go down with Tylenol, then call the doc. I am pretty sure that my doc doesn't count it as a fever until your temp hits 100.

Mee83shell · September 2012

Tylenol. & it's not anything to call your OB about until after 102 :-)

& 99-100 isn't considered a "fever" in adults. Especially someone who is pregnant--your body temperature naturally rises when you're KU.

But try some tylenol & see if it makes you feel better

JumpAroundBucky · September 2012

Mee83shell:
Tylenol. & it's not anything to call your OB about until after 102 :-)

I've been taking Tylenol and it does nothing. I also have notoriously low temps (96-97). DH pretty much said the same thing though. Alas, more fluids and cool washcloths for me.

perplexed59 · September 2012

One that low, nothing. I won't take Tylenol unless it is around 101 because a fever is your body's natural way of dealing with whatever is going on in your body.

irishmom2010 · September 2012

JumpAroundBucky:
Mee83shell:
Tylenol. & it's not anything to call your OB about until after 102 :-)
I've been taking Tylenol and it does nothing. I also have notoriously low temps (96-97). DH pretty much said the same thing though. Alas, more fluids and cool washcloths for me.

If that's the case, I would call to confirm that there is nothing else you need to be doing. I have low normal temps as well, so when I run a "fever" it's usually no higher than 101.

kbell00 · September 2012

I believe my OB's rule is a temp above 101.5, that being said it's up to your comfort level. If you do tend to have lower normal body temperatures, you might want to call just for peace of mind. I also tend to run in the 96-97's and rarely ever spike a fever higher than 101.

kelly321 · September 2012

irishmom2010:
JumpAroundBucky:
Mee83shell:
Tylenol. & it's not anything to call your OB about until after 102 :-)
I've been taking Tylenol and it does nothing. I also have notoriously low temps (96-97). DH pretty much said the same thing though. Alas, more fluids and cool washcloths for me.
If that's the case, I would call to confirm that there is nothing else you need to be doing. I have low normal temps as well, so when I run a "fever" it's usually no higher than 101.

This. And even with a low grade fever I'd still call if it hasn't gone away after a few days just to see if there's anything you should do. In the meantime, you can take Tylenol.

2moms2b · September 2012

If it were me I would call. My OB's rule is 100.4 or higher sustained for at least 12 hours. I know that seems like a low threshold but he said any rise in body temp could affect LO's if it's maintained long term.

Worse case scenario they tell you to call back if it goes over X but at least you called and asked. I mean that is what we pay them a lot of money for right ;-)

Let us know what you decide to do and what the OB says if you call!

Mee83shell · September 2012

JumpAroundBucky:
Mee83shell:
Tylenol. & it's not anything to call your OB about until after 102 :-)
I've been taking Tylenol and it does nothing. I also have notoriously low temps (96-97). DH pretty much said the same thing though. Alas, more fluids and cool washcloths for me.

During pregnancy, your natural body temperature rises quite above normal. If you're concerned, call your Dr. But honestly, I don't think it's anything to worry about--that's my professional nursing judgement. lol

JumpAroundBucky · September 2012

I called, just to make sure. They said if my temp goes about 100.5 to make an appt with my doctor because it could be a bacterial infection (especially because I have already developed a cough and sinus/ear/jaw pain). They also told me I can take Sudafed, which is so freaking awesomesauce. I can almost breathe again!

Thanks for your help, ladies

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