Fever when got home

[NervousAly 5]

I have a 100.4 fever when i got home from the hospital. There everything was normal. Otherwise i am feeling ok except for tenderness in the stomach. I tried calling the doctor but he doesnt have a service and it says in case of emergency call 911. I dont want to go to a random hospital but not sure if it can wait till morning. Anyone had this?

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[Berry78 4,259]

What do you mean, random hospital?

Do you have a blood pressure cuff? If so, take your blood pressure just to see how that is doing...

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Were you sent home on antibiotics?

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[NervousAly 5]

No antibiotics. The hospital I had my surgery at is 1.5 hr drive away.

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[Berry78 4,259]

A fever in general isn't usually worrisome until it gets over 102F. But, I have seen serious conditions with lower fevers.

I think just monitor yourself... don't take any fever reducers. If you start feeling bad, don't hesitate to go to any hospital if you can't make the preferred one.

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[Berry78 4,259]

I did a quick search, and others have had that happen. If the fever gets over 102, go ahead to the hospital even if you feel ok.

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[Berry78 4,259]

I did a quick search, and others have had that happen. If the fever gets over 102, go ahead to the hospital even if you feel ok.

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I posted too quick.. I meant it is common and no big deal usually! Good luck!

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[NervousAly 5]

Thank you. Decided to wait till morning for any changes

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[Diva T 62]

A bit of temp is not really abnormal after surgery. The trauma to the body itself will produce some elevation of temp. You had a long drive home and if you're not having an increase in pain, no chills, vomiting or rapid heart rate I'd keep close tabs on the temp and see what happens. I also had an increase in temp when I got home from hospital and had a difficult time maintaining/regulating my body temp. I get hot then be freezing to death 30 minutes later. If you reach the 102 go to the ER

Hope this is helpful to you! Good luck!

[NervousAly 5]

Thank you!

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[Berry78 4,259]

How are you feeling this morning?

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[Diva T 62]

How's your temp this morning? Hope all is well for you this day. God Bless you.