Thyroid and Body Temperature

Justme224

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Joined : Dec 2015

Posts : 68

Posted 12/30/2015 3:53 PM (GMT -8)

Hello,

I read a lot of information regarding low body temperature and under active thyroid. I noticed that I will wake up at 97.4 or so, and sometimes in the evening my temp can be as low as 96.5, and is only 98.6 after eating.

Does anyone have a similar expriernce and/or shed some light on this?

Thanks very much!

jujub

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Joined : Mar 2003

Posts : 10424

Posted 12/30/2015 10:03 PM (GMT -8)

First of all, normal body temperature is a range, not an exact number. The normal range is generally considered anywhere from 97 to 100 degrees orally. Some people habitually range higher or lower than that. A "normal" is really an average of temperatures found in healthy people over a long period of time.

Temperatures lower than normal can be related to hypothyroidism or any of a number of other things. If you're really worried, check with your doctor. I think probably you're fine, but maybe consulting Dr. Google too often?

Cheetahjade

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Joined : Jul 2014

Posts : 464

Posted 12/31/2015 1:49 PM (GMT -8)

Same with me. Since I've gotten sick my temp has been in the 97-ish range. At night before I fall asleep it'll drop to 96. My doctor told me it could be a number of things with me. Either the lyme disease I dealt with, my thyroid or possibly a fungal infection in my nasal cavity. Or all three could contribute to it I guess. True some people tend to run lower than others, the same could be said of blood pressure. But I've it 98 and remember usually being in the 98 range when I went to the doctors. I'
I'd like to get back there.

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