health: Low core body  temperature?
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your heat balance(net of heat gain & heat loss)is being maintained at a level just below the 'set point'(set naturally in the brain).whenever the brain detects low temperature it reflexly initiates certain behavioural changes(eg.wearing extra clothing or using extra blankets as in your case)to conserve heat.\n\nthere are various means of heat gain(eg.metabolic rate) & heat loss(eg.loss to the environment).at your place,heat ioss to the environment would not be much.you may be going through less heat production(low basal metabolic rate)commonly due to decreased thyroid hormones.\n\nanother cause,if you are elderly,could be early,clinically yet insignificant,compensated heart failure.\n\nyou need to take thyroid function test & get yourself checked for functional status of the heart.\n\nif these tests are normal,serious causes are ruled out.\n\nlow thyroid hormones are easily treatable & early heart failure can also be taken care of medically.\n\ndo let me know what came out of it at my email dr.rajkumarsood@yahoo.com
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Our bodies remain at a temperature of 37deg celcius for optimum functioning and health. When we are cold our bodies are in danger of loosing that vital heat, so it has developed various methods to stop this from happening.\n\n1) we shiver. This generates heat, as the vibrations of our body cause friction. \n\n2) out body hair stands up on end (goose pimples) to trap air next to our body and form a layer of insulation around us, preventing heat from escaping.\n\nThese two functions are enough to replace any heat lost to the surroundings which have triggered these reactions.\n\nOur boby will remain at 37deg celcius whether we are standing in a steam room or ice box.
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When you are cold, your blood goes to your body's core, away from the extremities.  Once you hit a warm shower, your body dumps blood back to your extremities when they're still cold.  This causes a drop in your body's core temperature, causing you to shiver.  This is experienced by Arctic/antarctic swimmers.  Once they get out of the water and into a warm bath or shower, their core temperature drops because their blood is running through relatively cool arms & legs.
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There are several reasons body temperature can change quickly.  Hormonal upsets like hot flashes, lupus, illness/virus/infection/fever, thyroid malfunction all are causes.  Weather and exercise can also change temperature in the body.  Heatstroke and shock and make temperatures drop too.\n\nI would say, and I'm not a doctor, that you need to have a physical with a complete blood workup to test for thyroid, white blood count, lupus, and then go from there to see what the doctor thinks.
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(m)\n\nRemedies \nThe body should be kept warm - especially the feet, chest, throat and head. Sweating is very helpful. \nTake half a teaspoon of ginger juice with half a teaspoon of honey, three times a day (morning, noon and night). In winter, warm the mixture by mixing a teaspoon of warm water in it. \nMix half a cup of warm water with one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey.\nDosage: Take several times a day. \nIn cases of dry cough (especially during the night), peel a small piece of fresh ginger. Sprinkle some salt on it and chew. \nTake equal amounts of cardamom, ginger powder, black pepper and cinnamon (1 teaspoon each). Add sugar equal to the total amount of mixture and grind to make a fine powder.\nDosage: Take half a teaspoon twice daily, with honey or warm water after meals. \nIn cases of sore throat, a clove or two cardamoms or a few raisins can be chewed.Gargling with warm salty water two to three times a day is also beneficial. \nDos and don'ts\nThe food and activities that are to be avoided are as follows: \nCold foods and drinks \nIce cream, sweets\nFried foods \nMilk products (cheese, creams, yogurt) \nSweet fruit juices \nBreads \nMeats \nNuts \nPastries \nSleeping during the day \nTaking a cold shower \nExposure to cold wind, fans, air conditioners \nFollowing are the substances and activities that should be taken in cough: \nBoiled or steamed vegetables \nVegetable soup \nSpice teas \nHerbal teas \nHot milk with a piece of crushed ginger \nHalf a teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed in milk provides relief.
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Not necessarily. Usually, in the more severe cases of autoimmune conditions this is true...before the meds are regulated, etc. My Mom has Autoimmune Hepatitis (this is the non-contagious kind). This involves her liver. When she first started getting sick, her temp was pretty normal. Now she is on maintenance medication (she has decided against a liver transplant) her temperature is normal...but that's just through personal experience. There may be other conditions out there that differ, or affect body temperature in a different way.
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go to http://www.mymonthlycycles.com and put in your period info and it will calculate when you will be fertile and ovulating.\n\nBasal Body Temperature Chart\n\n\nYour body temperature gives an indication of your body's metabolism the rate in which each cell in the body converts food into energy). A low temperature indicates a sluggish metabolism or "hypo-metabolism"\nMost of the time, low body temperature occurs because the body cannot maintain a normal temperature. Even though the body thermostat may call for more heat.\n\nA number of conditions can be responsible for a [caw body temperature. Low thyroid function may be the cause. Thyroid blood tests are helpful, but they do not always give the information needed for treatment. Other causes include deficiency of vitamins, minerals or calories and chronic allergies.\n\nSince most infections and even cancer can elevate basal body temperatures. A normal reading does not rule out a sluggish metabolism. On the other hand, it is an easily performed procedure which you can do at home and may help an overall management of health. It is up to you to do it right. Please do not use an electric blanket; their body temperature can be artificially elevated.\n\nThe basal body temperature can indicate improvement or lack of progression a treatment. Get to know your body temperature like a friend. Follow your temperature as an index of how well you are doing.\n\nFive Simple Steps\n\n1. Obtain a thermometer to record your body temperature. Before retiring to bed, the night before you do this test, thoroughly shake down the thermometer and place it on your bedside table. To remain in basal state, you should avoid any unnecessary movements when taking your temperature. It should be easily reached with minimum effort in the A.M.\n\n2. Take your temperature first thing in the a.m. upon awakening. The temperature is taken by placing the thermometer snugly in the armpit. It must be kept there for at least 10 min. This must be done by watching the clock to make sure it is a full 10 minutes.\n\n3. Repeat this procedure daily for at least 15 days. As there may be some daily variation, it is best to get a series of readings for more accuracy.\n\n4. Enter each day's temperature on the graph provided by placing a dot on the appropriate spot. Join the dots to make a curve. Make extra sheets to continue the graph if you wish.\n\n5. Enter comments on the graph to indicate days of menstruation if applicable. Such as Ml for the first day, M2 for the second ect. Other notable events may be listed.\n\nIn women, particularly, there may be a variation in temperature during different phases of the menstrual cycle. It is ordinarily slightly higher at mid-cycle during ovulation, (10-13 days prior to an expected period). Reading obtained 2nd, 3d, and 4th day of a menstrual period would most reveal a sub-normal basal body temperature.\n\nIf accurately measured, basal body temperatures, which consistently run below 97.8 degrees. Are highly suggestive of a hypo metabolic state. The normal range is 97.8 to 98.2. Temperatures that vary ' widely from day to day, are indicative of need for thyroid as general rule. This is helpful once treatment is started since dosage is best titrated to the individual to keep it within that range. If it goes over that range and is not due to other causes, a reduction in dosage may be indicated.
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When you are sick your body will heat up inside in order to try and kill the virus or bacteria that is invading your body.  It is best not to lower your temperature, since you will fight off the illness quicker, if possible.
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Watch for early signs of dehydration and drink extra fluids, especially water. Adults should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day to replenish lost fluids. Children between the ages of 4 and 10 should drink at least 6 to 10 glasses. You may feel better if you eat light, easily digested foods, such as soup. Many people find that taking a lukewarm [80° (26.7°) to 90° (32.2°)] shower or bath makes them feel better when they have a fever. Do not try to take a shower if you are dizzy or unsteady on your feet. Increase the water temperature if you start to shiver. Shivering is a sign that your body is trying to raise its temperature. Do not use rubbing alcohol, ice, or cold water to cool your body. Dress lightly when you have a fever. This will help your body cool down. Wear light pajamas or a light undershirt. Do not wear very warm clothing or use heavy bed covers. Keep room temperature at 70° (21.1°) or lower. Take a nonprescription medication to help relieve your fever- Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin \nNaproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn,Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis,Aspirin (also a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) Be sure to check your temperature every 2 to 4 hours to make sure home treatment is working. If fever does not subside or your temp increases, see a doctor.
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I hate to disagree with links305, but not everyone runs at 98.6.  98.6 is just considered "normal".  I took care of a gentleman when I was doing home health whose temperature always ran at about 97.9.  When his temp went up to 99 even, it always signalled something was wrong.  Even though 99 is not even considered a temp technically, when his got that high it meant something.\n\nI really can't answer your original question right off the top.  However, there may be something to that.  Since I battled Breast Cancer w/chemo therapy two years ago--It seems like I'm always cold.  Colder than everyone in the room.\n\nSometimes just typing something like "body temperature in Auto Immune diseases" in the search engine will bring up research papers and such with the info.
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Metabolic rate, vaso constriction, vaso dilation, sweating, shivering, goosebumps, water retention....these all are used to regulate body temperature. The process is controled by part of your brain at the back - the thymus (i think its called the thymus, but im not a physiologist!). Blood temperature is monitered and the list above varried.
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98.6 is your core temperature. Your actual skin temperature is closer to 80.0 degrees. It is typically only a 15 degree difference in temperature between an ambient 70.0 degree air temp and your skin temp. Temperature of the skin on your head is probably about 89 to 90 degrees at a resting state. Enjoy.
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Dramatically lower the temperature in your home.  Exercise outdoors when it's cold, especially mornings. Make breakfast your biggest meal of the day. No nutritional intake for two hours before bedtime. Follow the recommended U.S.D.A. food pyramid.  Don't sleep fetal . . .sleep flat on your back with three pillows under your knees. Meditation. Drink LOTS of water. And, walk one mile briskly a day after evening meal. Takes only four - five days to notice a change.
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What's your body temp?
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http://www.wisdomportal.com/Temperature.html\n\nThat website could help you out....
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My A/C went out last June, and I will tell you that the best thing to do if possible is to take a cold bath or shower in a closed off room.  This will help lower the ambient air temperature.  Then, while you are still somewhat wet, sit in front of a fan.  ( Apretty good box fan can be bought at most department stores for less than $20.)  This will lower your skin temperature, just like being in  rain on a windy day.  When it is bedtime, if it is still too hot, put a COLD damp washcloth over your face.  This helps lower then temperature around the brain, which sort of tricks the rest of your body into thinking it is colder than it is.  Definitely keep drinking water, and move around as little as possible.
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The human body is constantly generating heat- unless its not alive.  Our digestion, muscle movements, and regular metabolism create heat.  We normally give up that heat to the atmosphere around us- or warm up the mattress and blanket if we're not out in the atmosphere.  When our body temperature and atmospheric temperature are the same, the heat will not flow as easily as when there is a large temperature difference.  Most humans are comfortable at 72 degrees F as that seems to be "equilibrium" for giving up the right amount of heat without making us feel cold.