To think DH temp is to high (39.7)

[HJWT]

He has been quite ill for over 24 hours, had high temp last night but I didn't have a thermometer, just took his temp tonight (now) and its 39.7, I have just given him paracetamol and will re check it in half an hour... if it doesn't go down what should i do?

He has flu like symptoms and is constipated (even after taking medicine) and feels sick, sometimes cant move without my help to be pulled up.

I have a sore throat and DD has a runny nose and cough but neither of us have a temp...

I think you need to check him over for any signs of a rash/discolouration of skin or pain/burning anywhere. Also what's his breathing like?

I think you need to monitor these things, see what the paracetamol does in terms of reducing temp (will this be his first set of paracetamol or has he had any earlier in the day?) And you need to call 111 for advice. (Check for rash/breathing as these are things you will be asked).

Quite normal for flu. Fever is his body fighting it off and so he needs to ride it out I reckon. If the high temp continues for more than a few days then that would be a concern though.

Sounds like you're all suffering OP. Hope you feel better soon

I had to convert it to F, it's 103°F, which is pretty high for an adult. The Mayo Clinic website says an adult's temperature isn't a concern until it reaches 103°. So, if it doesn't come down, I'd take him to urgent care or whatever the equivalent is that you have there.

Is he drinking plenty OP?

Call 111 now.

Had he been diagnosed with the flu?

I’m sorry your hubby is sick. I don’t know if it’s the same for adults as children - but my son often had 40 plus temps...my understanding is it would take at least 45mins-1hr for meds to help with bringing a temp down.
If you have nurifen you can given this to him too to bring the temp down.
Also - this temp seems very high for an adult I think. My son would run around with a 40 plus temp - I’ve been knocked out with a 38.5 temp.
I agree with calling 111. They will give you the right advice.

Hi everyone thank you so much for the reply's as I know its late (in the UK anyway) iv just checked his temp (its been 25 mins) and its gone down to 39.2

Should I let him sleep or ring 111? Our nearest hospital is 40 mins away and if he had to go in id have to get DD up xx

He doesn't have any rash but he has had meningitis in the past quite a few years ago and he's also allergic to penicillin.

Thanks again

I'd ring 111. DH has been hospitalised with pneumonia 4 times now, and each time his temp has been between 39.2 and 40.8. Not to frighten you, but it could be more serious than flu.

Is he passing urine?

My temp (oral) went up to 40 when I had measles. I’m a LP to a toddler and i was terrified - I felt dreadful.
Ibuprofen and paracetamol should bring his temp down - and strip him if you can and the room is warm enough- just as you would a baby.

And ring 111. They may suggests OOH.

Call 111 if you're worried OP. I'm probably quite relaxed about these things as have had similar high temp many times before with flu and pancreatis....I just laid in bed , felt like I was dying, was sweating and shivering...and 48hrs later was fine. Hopefully your DH will be the same...but if he has had meningitis before I would want to reassure myself.

Make sure he has plenty of fluids and let him sleep.Get some sleep yourself and retake his temp in the morning..

@TheSheepofWallSt iv rang 111 waiting for a GP to ring back, will let you all know xx

Hope he's ok OP. Make sure you get some rest too

Glad you've rung 111.
If you do need to go in tonight do you have a friend or family who could stay with DD? If not, just bundle her up and take her with you in her PJs with a cosy blanket.

@DoorbellsSleighbellsSchnitzel no unfortunately! Hopefully by the time GP rings and if he needs to be seen it will be more towards her wake up time xx

The gp will hopefully put your mind at rest/give pointers on what to look out for.

For the record though once your over 6 months old the degree of the temperature doesn't really correlate with how ill you are, just that you have a febrile illness. My kids have had temps over 40 but been well enough not to need to see a doctor. If you look on nhs choices you'll see they don't even have a page for fever in adults.

If you thinking flu there's a good nhs page at
www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

If you're worried about constipation it can just be a sign of dehydration which is common with flu. Push fluids little and often. If he's not opened his bowels for 4 or more days or has stopped passing has that is more concerning and he would need to be seen.

Sepsis is also important to be aware of, great resource with the uk sepsis trust:

sepsistrust.org/professional-resources/clinical/

Hi HJWT If hubby sleeping, place a cool wet flannel on his forehead and have a bedroom window slightly ajar x Hopefully he'll stay sleeping - it's a terrible flu doing the rounds this year so don't be surprised if weakness and high temp keeps him in bed for 3 to 4 days. Fingers crossed gp will ring you back soon xx

Ps plenty of clear fluids... Warm sugar water can help with constipation and energy xx

How are you all this morning?

@AquaFaba very shook up, he went to the toilet and passed out, none responsive but breathing ambulance has taken him to hospital... Im at home with DD will go in an hour or so 😢😢😢

Hi OP. High temperature is quite common with flu. He might just have to ride it out sadly with plenty of fluids and regular paracetamol.

Oh goodness. I hope he's better soon. Maybe just dehydrated? My son passed out at urgent care once because he is dehydrated.

Hope hes ok

I hope he's okay