On thursday pips had a temp of 37.7, since then its been between 37.5-37.7. Shes not ill, no cough or cold and isnt acting poorly (but then until her temp hits 39 she never does) this morning 37.6 still no cold or anything she happily went to school. How long would you leave a child with a temp before getting them checked this is day 5. Shes not been ill so not given any meds and i know its not a massive temp but it is up
There is a school of thought that says that fevers exist to combat infection; to cook the bugs as it were. I tend to let temperatures ride and monitor if not unwell (both in practice and at home). In my experience within 2-3 days it has usually gone, and if not has become symptomatic by then. I'd probably leave it 3-4 days before asking a doc. I wouldn't medicate unless actually bothered by having a temperature.
Incidentally, my temp is nearly always well over 37
@cuppachaplz thats why im a bit unsure shes not acting ill apart from occasionally complaining of being warm and looking flushed, but you can tell she has a temp just from touching her. If she had a cold or something id not be bothered but its the fact shes well with a temp thats concerning me. My gp already thinks im neurotic though so try to put of going if i can, i'll check her temp when i get her from school and then give them a ring, thanks hun xx
I don't think you're being neurotic at all, especially given that she us already being seen by an endocrinologist isn't she? While not an emergency, I'd still be concerned enough to ask by now. For what it's worth, I've always told people that I'd rather see them or talk/ check etc for nothing than not see for something. I know I'm a vet not a doctor, but medic friends say the same applies. Thinking of you both xx
Dh says her temp is 36.1 dont believe him she was roasting hot to touch when i checked this morning, its a tympanic thermometer and i know if you dont position it properly they give false readings will check myself when home. Shes not ill in the slightest no runny nose/cough or anything which is why its puzzling me