The best way to know if you have fever?

[loreta]

I have the flu presently and I don't know how to use the thermometer. Let me explain: in Spain people put the thermometer under the axial. But I used to take my temperature putting the thermometer in the mouth. What is the good way? Because the difference in temperature is huge! I just took my temperature 5 minutes ago: from the mouth, the thermo was telling me I have 37.9 of fever. Under my axis the thermo marked 36.9. So I don't understand anymore anything.

Can someone tell me what is the good way? Or what way you use the thermometer? Thanks! :)

 

[Hildegarda]

either way is good if you know the baseline temperature, the one you normally have when you know you are healthy. 36.9 under the arm is within normal range. the temperature in the mouth can indeed be up to 1 full degree higher. if you have the flu, you also might want to go by how you feel rather than what your fever is like. if you feel horrible but have no fever, you should still take it easy. hope you can get plenty of rest!

 

[Nook]

I think if you put the thermometer in your mouth, you will get a faster and more accurate read. Given that you haven't drunk or eaten anything - especially hot or cold but even things at room temperature - approximately 15 minutes beforehand.

But my guess is, if you've got different results, it's probably the higher one that's correct.

Edit: I agree with Hildegarda

you also might want to go by how you feel rather than what your fever is like

 

[loreta]

Thanks for the rapid answer. Arrgh! It is not fun to have the flu. I just took a bone broth, by the way. ;) Delicious.

 

[Nook]

Thanks for the rapid answer. Arrgh! It is not fun to have the flu. I just took a bone broth, by the way. ;) Delicious.

Bone broth definitely helps. ;)
Also, some vitamin C, D and Monolaurin can help.

I've also been drinking two teas as I don't have the flu but could feel my immune system fighting something flu-like off in the past few days. Both teas here in the states are under the Yogi brand. One of them is Echinacea - Immune Support and the other is called Cold Season, fwiw.

 

[mcb]

While the exact "normal" range is an individual thing, at some point there may be cause for concern no matter what, because of the potential of harm from the temperature itself. I start taking notice when it goes above 104 °F or so, oral.