p8d Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I had a recent infection and my temperature was 96.5-96.7 for a few days. My Dr says this happens in some people but it’s never happened to me before. I haven’t been this ill since I developed full blown dys so am curious if it’s related or ? Any ideas? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer65 Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I recently had an infection in my jaw bone I was strong penicillin for a week . I felt like I had a temperature but in fact my readings were 35. To 36 .8 . C I did read somewhere that the body will react with high or low temperatures to make a hostile environment for the bacteria , it makes sense but I doing low how true it is. hope you feeling better soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 @p8d - I found this statement on line: Can a low body temperature indicate infection? A low body temperature (less than 96 Fahrenheit) can be associated with infection, but this is rare and only when the infection is very severe and the body's immune system is all used up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p8d Posted December 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Well, at least I am not the only one! @Pistol that’s interesting, she said I was probably sicker than I thought and it happened during my low point in in my immunoglobulin therapy but went away when the effectiveness was at the peak. I hate being unique! Thanks so much for the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer65 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thanks pistol for that info ! Interesting because I then went on to get a virus whilst taking antibiotics , husband was happy I lost my voice for 3 days 😁 how are you now p8d? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 @p8d - if your infection was a UTI it may explain it. My autonomic specialist told me once that UTI's are some of the worst infections for dysautonomia patients - partially b/c we do not realize them until the are already advanced and have been wreaking havoc in our bodies for a while. Meaning your immune system had to work against the infection prior to you even being aware of having it. I hope you are feeling better!!!!!!!!!!!😙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p8d Posted December 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 @dancer65 husbands! I am sorry that you now have a virus. How frustrating. I swear when it rains it pours. I hope that you get over everything soon. How are you doing today? I am feeling better, thanks. Listening to Bing Crosby Christmas music (he was my mom’s favorite, what a voice & David Bowie!) and helping hubby make mince pies this afternoon but I am still quite fatigued. The backache is easing too. @Pistol yes, it was a UTI. Your specialist is definitely correct, that makes a lot of sense. I am glad that my PCP seems to agree with your specialist. My PCP is new to me and I like her so the fact that she thinks the same is comforting. After the antibiotics I now have the typical, but dreaded, yeast infection! Next comes BV. Happy bloody Christmas 😉. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer65 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 I use to have Bowie posters as a kid , loved him! Yes slowly getting better like you fatigued and I am hoping I will feel enthusiast about Christmas soon !! enjoy your mince pies, yummy ! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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