Body temperature

bbetson

How high can my temp get to before I should be concerned? I am coming down with a cold ( yay for weak immune system) and I always get a fever with a cold. Knowing this I just took my temp and it was 99.4. That isn't too high, should I be concerned if it gets above 100? I don't think it will, I am just being overly cautious. I don't even feel that bad.

bbetson

And luckily I have an appt with the NP tomorrow, so I can ask then too. I just figured you ladies could give me an answer tonight.

Mrs.MillerJune2008

I don't know, but I spiked a fever last week with my cold and I didn't even check. I figured it would be higher than normal, and I would call the doctor if it lasted a while. I'll be curious what the NP says!

mrsjanks

My temp was always higher than normal for me the whole time I was pregnant. Non-baby I am 98.0 normally. With baby, I was 99.0

Maybe because I gained so much weight while PG?

I dunno. Babies can adapt, though. I wouldn't think 100 would be too high.

TeacherTiff

My OB gives a "welcome booklet" with FAQ and it says to call the office if your temperature reaches or exceeds 101*F.

HTH!

bbetson

TeacherTiff:

My OB gives a "welcome booklet" with FAQ and it says to call the office if your temperature reaches or exceeds 101*F.

HTH!

Thanks.  That does help. 

ColleenS629

I hope you're feeling better today! My OB's rule is to call for anything over 100.