Is this considered a fever or is this a normal/average temp?!


Question: Is this considered a fever or is this a normal/average temp?
96.4.

For some reason I feel feverish, I took my temp and its 96.4 and I'm sweating.3 hours ago it was 98.7.
Is 96.4 okay? Too low? I don't know why I feel feverish when the temp isn't above 99

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Are you positive the temp said 96.4? It seems like a pretty low number. I have always been told the normal temp for humans is 98.6 F, but upon research it seems that anything above 96 and below 100 is healthy.
So you are sweating, and have a low temp. There are a few possibilities here; either the temp reading is wrong, or you just feel hot. I don't know if you just got out of bed or something, but you may feel flushed or hot without actually having a temp. Since human body temp varies as much as 1 degrees each day, and it is possible your normal temp is around 97 instead of 98, then you might not be sick at all. I think you should wait a little while, get some water and maybe lie down and cover up, in case of hypothermia or just dehydration. It may seem a little odd, but it could help.
If the temp persists or you seem to feel faint or have any other symptoms, you should call your doctor and one friend. If it gets better, then you are probably fine.
To sum this up; no matter what it is, rest and drink water when possible. I can't stress the water enough.
PS: If you've had a sinus infection, then that is the cause of the feverish feeling. Infections can make you feel hot or flushed, especially at this time of year.
PPS: This might be awkward to say, but your temp also varies with your menstrual period...

I have felt feverish and felt really hot every night for a while now, and my temp never went above 99. This is within the past 6 weeks, taking temp every night.
I am a Boy Scout with a First Aid badge, and I'm pretty used to taking care of my family.
My doctor told me about the sinus thing less than a week ago. Your temp should be fine.



body temperature is around 97 degree
a low fever is around 99-101
you seem fine
maybe you're nervous, stressed?

edit: if you can't handle it it's always best to go to the doctor



your body temperature is getting way to low. Id consider maybe going to the doctor...




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