A normal body temperature is 98.6 F, but mine is 96.5 F. Is it dangerous to have a body temperature this low? I don’t think mine has ever been this low. I tried to look it up, but different websites were saying different things. What do you guys think?
If your worried then see a regular doc. Always important to see a doc. The internet is great for information but a doctor has probably seen pretty much it all!
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We definitely don’t have the money to see a doctor right now, and I don’t have insurance at the moment either. I wanted a second opinion in case it was nothing to worry over to avoid the medical bills if possible.
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I’m not sure it’s a bad thing! If it was raised then that is usually an indication of other things. Being lower I’m not too sure!
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Some things I read said it shouldn’t be under 97.6, but some others said it’s fine as long as it’s not under 95
Is there a free calling place that tell you what they get from hearing your symptoms and whether you need to be seen or.not
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I’m not sure. That would probably be helpful
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Here it is called health links
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Thank you, I’ll look it up
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How do you FEEL? Individuals’ baseline body temperatures vary quite a bit. The actual average “normal” is 98.2°F. If low body temperature results from disease, there are always other symptoms. If you feel well, I wouldn’t raise an eyebrow until your morning temperature goes below 96°F.
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I’ve read that it can be caused by an eating disorder, which I’m starting to suspect I have, but I don’t have any other physical symptoms other than I’m cold a lot and low body temperature. My dark circles under my eyes have gotten worse, but I think that’s unrelated to the temperature.
Is it hot or cold where your at?
It low but not abnormally low. When I was with the elderly population this was quite normal.
A lot of elderly patients of mine used to reach body temperatures of 96 degrees. Dr’s don’t get alarmed about this. It is considered within normal limits.
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If you have an eating disorder you could have dark circles under your eyes
My temps gets low when it’s cold outside.
When I was bulimic, I looked like Hell. Frizzy, dry, long hair, puffy all over with acne all over my face. I believe I had dark circles too. So glad that’s all over.
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My temperature has always been slightly low. I’m usually 96.7-97.5. It’s never caused me any harm, but if it’s unusual for you definitely call your doctor. Some people are just naturally a bit different.
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Lizards are cold blooded. They survive just fine.
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Ur temperature may b normal but that does not mean u don’t hav a eating disorder.