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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Posts: 119
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Low body temperature?
I had a sinus and respiratory infection 2 weeks ago (or maybe it was 3) and was given antibiotics, decongestants, and cough pills from the doctor. I was given a large dosage of the antibiotics to kick it quickly. It went away in a week, so I thought. It came back again this week. Except differently. I can't sleep and I keep noticing that instead of a fever I have a low temperature. Tonight it read 96.4 degrees Fahrenheit. I can't help but wonder what is going on and if I should go back to the doctor.
I tried doing online research but most of the articles are about hypothermia if left in a cold environment, which I am not. Others mention sepsis, and some mention it as a symptom of infections. I found one article that was interesting yet a bit alarming about how body temperature can get out of whack after infections and take time to stabilize. It said that it can lead to other problems if not fixed. What should I do? I don't know why this isn't letting me sleep, I keep tossing and turning. Has anyone had this problem? I know that it isn't that far off from normal (3 degrees low)...but I just feel so terrible and would love to be back to normal again.
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