Re: Steph, can you talk to me?

stryped@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> What would cause these symtoms?
>
> For yesterday and today I have had no fevers praise the Lord! I have
> had flu like symtoms where I ach and am cold and just generally dont
> feel well.

I think I saw you post 100°F
This is from Medline.
[start quote]
Normal body temperature is a moving target:
Body temperature varies less in adults. However, a woman's menstrual cycle
can elevate temperature by one degree or more.

Your body temperature is usually highest in the evening. It can be raised
by physical activity, strong emotion, eating, heavy clothing, medications,
high room temperature, and high humidity. This is especially true in
children.

A rectal temperature up to 100.4°F (38°C) may be entirely normal. A rectal
temperature of 100.5°F or above should always be considered a fever. Lower
values might be a fever, depending on the person.

Fever is not an illness. Far from being an enemy, it is an important part
of the body's defense against infection. Many infants and children develop
high fevers with minor viral illnesses. While a fever signals to us that a
battle might be going on in the body, the fever is fighting for the person,
not against.

Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections in people thrive best at
98.6°F. Raising the temperature a few degrees can give your body the
winning edge. In addition, a fever activates the body's immune system to
make more white blood cells, antibodies, and other infection-fighting
agents.[end quoted text]

I can tell you that low thyroid, and/or eating too low fat diet, (too fast
weight loss) and/or living in a damp house can cause aches and feeling
cold. 30's around the time that aches and pain set in for some.
Maybe you should ditch the thermometer and get on with life.
J

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