Has anyone ran a 99 degree fever 3 days out?

[Katrina Parsons Colemire 1]

I just started running a 99 degree fever. I am not for sure if that means if something coul be wrong. Also, my 2 year old has had diarhea, and I may have gotten a virus. I know my doctor said to call if my fever got to 101, so I just got alittle worried.

Thanks,

Katrina

[MoreganK 164]

Yes, I did. If it goes any higher than that though, contact your doc asap!

[Ballermom 803]

Contact your physician any way soon. They are best to advise you and check in with. Hope you feel better.

Good luck.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Never hurts to call, but I would hardly call 99 degrees a fever. You are only .4 degrees above normal. My body is going to vary by more than that throughout the day, for sure.

Plus, you did just have a surgery 3 days ago. Your body is going to be working a bit harder right now fighting organisms introduced into your system. Call, but don't stress about it. That won't help.

[kjntwins 59]

I would def call! I had a 99 degree fever for 4 days post op. Went to the ER, I had a partial collapse lung and pneumiona!

[iggychic 1,405]

Low grade fever is a leak symptom. Mine never went over 99 and I almost died because the doc dismissed it. Call and get it to get checked NOW

[Jules27 4]

I ran a low grade temp 99 to 100 after surgery. My dr said it was normal after surgery. Turns out I was fine no leaks or anything. My 4 year old actually just had to have surgery a couple weeks ago and she ran a low grade temp for about 4 days after surgery her dr said the same thing. But everyones different u never know.

[slojo 150]

It's very common to run a low grade temp post op, but as the others have said, keep an eye on it and call the doc if it continues or gets higher. Get in as much Fluid as you can...

[LMFAO575 112]

You probably need to drink more Water and do deep breathing exercises. Did u bring your incentive spirometer home from hosp? Either way do them ten times every hour while awake. Also walk around your home.

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[NurseGrace 509]

Just call the office to be on the safe side. They will probably tell you to watch it and call again if it goes above 100 and a half but just make a phone call anyway.

[morihack 4]

Yes I did...because I was not walking enough after surgery..doctor said it had to do with my lungs...learned my lesson...hope you feel better

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I did. I had an abcess in one of my incisions. Pretty atypical. I would make sure to have at least 64 oz of Water a day, since mild dehydration can cause a temp to go up, too.

Most likely you are fine, but I would suggest you call the office.This early out you never know, and there is no way anyone on the boards can fully know what's best for you. Good luck!

[Southern Gal 20]

You probably need to drink more Water and do deep breathing exercises. Did u bring your incentive spirometer home from hosp? Either way do them ten times every hour while awake. Also walk around your home.

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Incentive spirometer helped me!!! I had a low grade temp and couldn't take deep breaths.