Can an ovarian cyst cause your basal body temperature to stay elevated?

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I was wondering if an ovarian cyst can cause your basal body temperature to stay elevated as if you were pregnant, this is my second day late and my body temperature is still elevated but I don't want to take a pregnancy test for another couple days and I recently found out that I have an ovarian cyst. The rest of my body is saying that I might be pregnant I even have a high soft and closed cervix. Has anyone experienced this and had a positive pregnancy test later on?
It depends on what KIND of cyst it is. If it's a functioning cyst that is pumping out progesterone, then absolutely it would keep your period away and keep your temps elevated. You might have to just test to figure it out.

Good luck.  (+ info)

If you have a naturally low body temperature, when is a fever considered dangerous?

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My normal body temperature is 96.3 F (not 98.6). Since my normal temperature is 2.3 degrees lower than normal, should I be concerned if my temperature reaches 101.7 F instead of 104 F or do I have those extra 2.3 degrees before the fever becomes dangerous?
I am in the same boat: and yes my body temperature has been measured several times by a physician so it's got nothing with her or me taking it wrong (mine is slightly lower). Some people are born like that. I'd be interested to know the answer though.  (+ info)

What does it mean to have a low body temperature but your body gives off a lot of heat?

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I have been checking my temperature once every couple of days and it stays at a constant 96.5, I know that it is considered normal but my body also gives off excessive heat, mostly my hands but I can't sit next to people without problems. I feel fine but it is becoming a problem.
that's interesting, the fact that your body temperature is just lower than average but people around you feel you "hot" means that your body thermal conductivity is quite high. Usually low isolated bodies (low bodyfat %) can transmit heat better than the fatty ones, so a solution is to increase your fat layer a little bit. Are you skinny? are you muscular? if yes, then the above is your case but if you are not slim but in fact a kind of fat, then what you suffer is a stress problem that makes certain parts of your body have higher blood irrigation and that's why your perceive that as a heat flow. Check both optioins, and if you are stressed try to controll it with more exercise and a good diet.  (+ info)

How do spinal cord injury patients manage their body temperature?

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My son is a quadrapeligic as a result of a recent swimming accident. His body has difficulty regulating it's temperature resulting in chills, shakes, headache, and increased temperature. How do we help him manage his body temperature? Specifically when he gets chilled. It usually takes 24-36 hours for him to work through the symptoms listed above all the while feeling crummy.
Unfortunately there's no magic answer to this problem, although it is quite common.
You may have to invest in a heating pad or heating blanket and breathable insulating underclothes (such as poly-blend or silk, available at most stores and specialty sports stores).
Fleece clothing and blankets are good insulators, helping to regulate temperature.
Good luck to you.  (+ info)

How long does it take for chilled ingested food to become body temperature?

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There is the suggestion that when you ingest combined hot and cold foods that the cooler foods cause any fat to gel in your digestive system. So, it is not healthy to drink ice tea with a meal of steak with a loaded baked potato. I am not sure this is even factual. However, I was wondering how long it takes cold foods to become body temperature, just in case!
an interesting question but the premise is faulty. It takes many hours for food to pass through your digestive system. That's more than plenty of time for the food to warm up. If the idea was correct you could just eat ice cream all day long and not gain a pound.  (+ info)

What is the basal body temperature when ovulating or contraception?

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What is the basal body temperature when ovulating or contraception?
Everyone's temps are different. Mine were 96.9-97.3 before ovulation, I dipped the day of ovulation to around 96.6, and then they rise the day after. Mine were 97.7-98.2 post ovulation until either my period wad due, or this last month they stayed high and that's how I knew I was pregnant.  (+ info)

Is it illegal for my employer to monitor my body temperature as a precautionary measure to the swine flu?

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My employer proposes monitoring my body temperature at random intervals as a precautionary measure.

I am concerned about :
-who takes the temperature being medically qualified
-how it is recorded
-who has access to the results
-what the results are used for

I am keen to understand the legal basis for this, what my rights are and if I can refuse.

I know any answers don't constitute legal advice. An idea would be good or signposting to where I can get further information.
I'm not sure if that is illegal or not, but it's definitely invasive!
Are they qualified to do this? Do they know how high a temp has to be for it to be fever? Is the thermometer clean?
Personally, I would say no way.
I think they are being overly paranoid. They need some proper info about the Swine Flu, and how it is spread.
Here is the website for the world health organization
www.who.int  (+ info)

What is up with my body temperature, is that a sign of pregnancy?

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The last few weeks my body temperature is way off. Suddenly I am warm to the touch, but I feel colder much faster. My husband has commented that I am hot. It's not all the time, it comes and goes. Please advise, thank you
Could be pregnancy but it could be the weather changing, stress or an illness coming on. If you are late for your period then test. Best wishes  (+ info)

What does it mean to have a low body temperature?

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So average body temperature is about 36.5-37.5, right?

My body temperature's never much above 35-35.5, and when I'm ill at feeling rather hot and feverish this can go up to about 36.5.

I was just wondering, what does this mean? 35c is meant to be ill right? But I'm like that all the time, is there anything wrong with that?
A temperature of 35 is still OK but if you drop down any lower it could be mild hypothermia.

You can find further details in a web search for "low body temperatures".  (+ info)

Is it okay for my body temperature to be this low? Or is the thermometer faulty?

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I got a new digital thermometer today and I measured my temperature three times today at different times.

11:30am: 36.3 degrees C
6:30 pm: 36 degrees C
9:50pm: 35.8 degrees C

I got my husband to measure his temperature at 6:30 as well, his was 36.5 degrees C.

Is this possible or is my thermometer faulty? I do have an underactive thyroid so it's possible I have a low body temp, but I'm taking medication for it. It was a nice warm day today in Glasgow so I can't blame the temperature.
Any suggestions?
I measured it both under my tongue and in my armpit so it was consistent.
It was a free gift when I bought vitamins so maybe it's just a piece of cr@p!
Hi. I think the thermometer you got might not be the most accurate ever ;-)

Although they say the normal body temp is 37 degrees C, a bit below 37 is also normal and my temperature is usually around 36.8 degrees C.

But 36.5 degrees C and below could be a reason for concern. However, as you say your thyroid's underactive and you have also used your husband as a "test subject", I think the thermometer is inaccurate.

I would suggest taking your temperature using another thermometer when you have a chance - perhaps at a friend's house or your mom's ;-)

P.S.: I agree about the weather today in Glasgow and we had a lovely sunset as well :-D  (+ info)

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