Temp of 35 or below

[Lulu2106]

Hi all,

Here I am again, i Know it's late! I posted a few days ago about giving my DD nurofen on an empty stomach. Well tonight we have the opposite problem and her temperature hasn't gone higher than 35 since around 11pm. I've been checking and it's giving me readings ranging from 34.5-35 and I'm extremely worried. I thought my thermometer was wrong so I used the temp a dot one too and tested them on myself giving me normal readings.
I called 111 at 2am and now waiting for a call back from a doctor but the wait is making me anxious. She feels cold to touch but I've woken her up to see how she behaves (she's very cranky but responsive).
Has anyone's child ever had a low temp like that?

Can you pop her in your bed with a hot water bottle / electric blanket on 1 whilst you wait for the call back?
I have no advice but I would be worried as well. There's a great book what to expect ...
I don't know if there's one Aimed at your daughters age. I'll have a little look and come back.
Sending support

What's her heart rate
Do you think she has an infection

I am wrapped up with her on the sofa while she watches some tv, but the temperature is not going up I just checked again and it's 35. Shes 3 so not sure if this is normal after a viral infection or not. They said the doctor would call within 2 hours, I'm halfway through! Thank you for replying so late.

Also I don't know what her heart rate is. How do you check that?

I would check her pulse with my hand then divide by two I'm not an expert though.
Sorry I don't know where I got 8 from. I'm knackered and my son won't settle he keeps making noises every few minutes. I'm pregnant and having tightening send they are distracting.
The reason I ask is because a fast heart rate more then 90 I think it said but that might be for an older child, that it can be an indication of sepsis. I have a friend who had sepsis and she had a low temperature.
I would maybe call back 111 and ask about sepsis..
Sorry if this is a scary post. I just thought I would put it out there.
I'll have a look about three year olds now

www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

Yes call 111 back and ask about sepsis but call them now

I already had that dreaded word in my mind. The doctor just called me back and said to take her to a&e in the morning and not right now because she is sleeping and seems ok within herself. He said to let her rest and go in a few hours. Checked her again still 35. This is very scary stuff. Don't think I can wait until the morning.

I always think that mothers instinct is a real thing. So many threads on here where parents have been fobbed off by GP's prove that.

I would take her to a&e now, personally. You're there now and able to best judge (even if you feel like you don't know what you're doing) and you know her best.

The other thing that springs to mind is www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypothermia/.

Similar situation here a couple of months ago when dd had a fever and all of a sudden started having convulsions. One moment she was very hot and sleepy and the next convulsions and blue lips. Ambulance ended up taking her to hospital. She was fine in the end once she'd had proper help but things changed in a blink at home. If you go now then you might miss a busy Saturday in a&e.

Have you gone in how are you both? Sending love

Hi everyone,
Sorry for the delay I ended up going to A&E early this morning. I Came home and fell asleep.
She was checked over by a doctor and apparently because she had a viral infection this drop in temperature is her body's way of fighting.
I'm not sure what to think to be honest, it's scary when you're there dealing with your child but then a doctor will tell you it's nothing to worry about and then they get worse later on and your mind goes into overdrive. I'm still not 100% at ease but I'm thinking I should leave the thermometer to one side for now for my own sanity.
Thanks for all your responses and support.

Keep your eyes peeled
As a rule of thumb I don't use a thermometer unless my son is distressed because the amount of times his temperature isn't in the range of normal is really often. He's almost the same age as your daughter.
If shes uncomfortable give her painkillers otherwise just all the loves.
If you think she has an infection (btw sepsis can be triggered by a virus) or sepsis then I would return to hospital. I know they are reluctant when they are young to take bloods but it's the best method to check.
The main thing to watch out for would be a fast heart rate and breathing.
Keep us posted and take care of yourself too you must be shattered xxx

100% keep an eye.

My son ended up in A&E as his temp was below 35. It actually read about 35.6 when we were in A&E. He was sleeping peacefully at the time.

For him we determined (later) that Nurofen can send his temp very low. We discussed with our gP and he was not at all concerned.

BUT you can never be too careful so if you are concerned again please phone 111.

I've had occasions where my sons age 4 temp has dropped to 35 after a fever first for few days, it's normally been the end of an infection. It is very scary as it can be sepsis. he's seemed clammy with the low temp too, sometimes i wonder if its the sweat cooling him down when he's already got nurofen or calpol in him. It's confusing and worrying but not totally abnormal. Hope your daughter feels better soon x