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Low body temp

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Titsywoo · 25/03/2017 12:39

I don't know if I've always been like this as I've only been taking my temp regularly for a year or so since I noticed this. My temp is generally between 35 and 35.8 degrees. Sometimes it gets into the early 36s and sometimes it dips down to 34.7! I definitely don't have hypothermia (I certainly haven't had it for over a year!). The thermometer I use seems to work fine as everyone else in my family shows a normal temp on it and my son showed 39.9 on there when he was ill recently. The inside of my mouth always feels cold which I thought might be affecting it but it's the same under my armpit. I don't feel cold in myself. I have been feeling off for a long while though. Tiredness, irregular periods, irritability and dizziness. Blood tests showed nothing (full blood count and fsh) but I didn't mention the low body temp as I was going re the irregular periods. Any ideas?

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wfrances · 25/03/2017 18:44

mines normally 35.2 , i also have low blood pressure , not sure if they are linked.
consultants and doctors know but don't seem concerned about it,

Feckerlino · 26/03/2017 19:35

Did you have thyroid levels tested during bloods? Being cold can be a sign of hypothyroid

Titsywoo · 27/03/2017 00:07

I'm not sure. I'll call the GP tomorrow to check. Thanks.

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INeedNewShoes · 27/03/2017 00:10

My normal temperature is 35.5

I've mentioned it to different GPs and no one has been concerned.

The trouble is, that I think that the measure of a 'fever' being above 38 degrees means that a 2 degree raise which we will really feel won't be considered as a 'high' temperature as its still under 38.

Bubble2bubble · 28/03/2017 12:03

Dds temperature is normally 35-36, never higher unless she is unwell.
Don't know if there is any truth to it but a nurse once suggested people with red hair have lower temperatures!

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