Is having a High Temp Dangerous ????

[Ann-Marie]

I suddenly got a really bad cold about 5 hours ago, and obviously can't take anything for it grrrr
I'm just a bit worried about the fact that my temp is up quite high, and I know they say not to use saunas and hot tubs, because they can raise your body temperature.
.... and once again, I refuse to Google, coz I end up panicking

 

[Vickie]

I don't mean to worry you but yes it can be dangerous. You should consult your doctor immediately. I think you can take paracetmol during pregnancy (from what I've heard it's a lot like tylenol that I use here). I would ask them about taking it to bring your fever down. Hope you feel better soon

 

[supernurse]

What is your temperature just now?
I would definately take some paracetamol just now to bring your fever down.
If you've got a fan use that too. x

 

[Ann-Marie]

Blimey !!! I've taken paracetamol, and I'm hoping that brings it down... My Hubby just ordered me to go and walk around the garden... it's too bloody cold for that.....
I'm worried now...

 

[Ann-Marie]

38.6

 

[Phexia]

I had a bad flu when I was pg, both a doctor and my midwife said it's fine as long as it isn't extremely high. They told me to take paracetamol if I needed.

They both told me not to worry I was panicking though because I had a fever for 5 days at least and I felt really really sick.

 

[supernurse]

That's quite high. Obviously because you have a cold, it is an infection and that will cause your temperature to rise, the main thing is to try and keep the temperature down, by taking paracetamol as instructed on the packet and keeping yourself cool. If your temperature keeps going up or doesn't come down, I would get in touch with your doctor.

 

[Ann-Marie]

Thats good to know
My hubby just came branding a foot long Scooby Doo Ice Pop, and ordered me to 'eat that, now'. bless'im !!!

 

[Ann-Marie]

My paracetamol is working... it's coming down. I should've taken it earlier, but I haven't taken anything up to now......
Cheers Girlies !!!!

 

[supernurse]

That was sweet of him. It's crap when you've got the cold or flu when pregnant but good when your OH fusses over you.
Hope you feel better soon. x

 

[baby.girl]

I hope you are feeling better . Let us know how you're feeling!

 

[charlie07]

Ahhhhhh your hubby is so nice. Mine would probably say, oh you'll get over it!!!! Glad your temp is coming down, colds are bloody rotten, hope you're better soon

 

[Gabi]

Shame that's aweful. As if pregnancy niggles weren't enough.

I believe the most dangerous time for you to have a fever is from the beginning of the 3rd week to the end of the 4th week after conception (4-6weeks)
It's been linked to miscarriages but during that time it's been known to cause defects like Spina Bifida.

I wish I knew where I found that article now! ARGH!

I was told as long as it's not too high for more than 24 hrs you should be fine. If not speak to a doctor about what you can take. You're 10 weeks now? Right? Make sure your symptoms don't get worse! It's your health too that you need to keep in mind now since our immune systems drop during pregnancy.

 

[rashima]

Hey Ann-Marie..........Get well soon

 

[srmummy]

Hey, I would have a cold shower to be on the safe side and drink pleanty of water.

xx sarah xx