High Tympanic temperature

[ChocoOrange]

Hi guys, been doing well the last few days but my temperature in my ear is a bit higher than usual. I run hot (37.2 average), but at the minute I feel roasting and my temperature is about 37.4-37.6. I'm agoraphobic and none of my family have symptoms of COVID so I can't imagine I've caught it but I'm terrified. Any advice would be nice. Thanks

[ChocoOrange]

I'm lying here at 5am crying. I don't wanna be like this anymore :(. Also is it possible fevers come and go in the span of hours? My temps went from 37.6, to 37.2 to 36.4 tonight. Would a fever just go away cos I'm now lying in bed? I haven't slept yet or tried to

[BlueIris]

Why were you taking your temperature? Did you feel feverish?

[NoraB]

Studies show that there can be discrepancies of up to a degree in either ear. They are known to be inaccurate. Also, anxiety increases metabolism - which raises body temp - as does eating. I never take my temp after a meal. Did you take it after eating?

[ChocoOrange]

Why were you taking your temperature? Did you feel feverish?
I felt a bit warm, but I do have a bad habit of checking my temperature far too much.


Studies show that there can be discrepancies of up to a degree in either ear. They are known to be inaccurate. Also, anxiety increases metabolism - which raises body temp - as does eating. I never take my temp after a meal. Did you take it after eating?
Nah it was before eating, about an hour or two after I'd woken up. When I was still in bed it was still in the 36's. It was also in 36's today when I woke up

[Fishmanpa]

May I ask why you're self checking and monitoring your temperature? Is this by doctors orders?

Positive thoughts

[ChocoOrange]

It isn't :(. I'm just really worried about COVID, it's a very bad checking habit I have atm

[BlueIris]

You need to try and knock it on the head.

[ChocoOrange]

Im trying. Ive just got a letter that I'll be getting virtual CBT soon from the NHS so hopefully that helps me out