Just wondering if anyone else has had low body temperature...I read about lyme and I keep seeing talk about "fevers"...but I am just the opposite. My body temperature ranges from 96.4-97.7. I have had all the other symptoms for years and a friend had suggested possible lyme. I had the blood drawn yesterday at the doc office to send to Igenex for testing. Does anyone know how long it takes to get results from them? Every test I have had previously has been negative...I just want an answer as to why all these symptoms. Thanks for listening. T Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I have low temps, too. You should also get your thyroid checked as low thyroid also causes low body temps.
It takes about two weeks to get your IGeneX results back.
Good luck!
Posted by jaynee sparkle (Member # 13325) on :
Hi, Tamera; I'm in the same boat- looking for an answer and lyme's on my radar. Most things I've read talk about fevers, but there was one article I came across that mentioned some lymies having low body temp.- if I find it again I'll post the link.
(By the by, I'm usually at 96 deg. or so. Not awful, but a little chilly.)
(Don't get the wrong idea, folks, we're just trying to keep warm!)
Posted by Cass A (Member # 11134) on :
Hi! I noticed I had low body temperature some years ago, and did the Wilson Thyroid Syndrome handling for it. Although this works for many people, I was not able to keep my temperature up to normal, even after doing the treatment several times over a period of two years.
Many of the hypothyroid symptoms are similar to Lyme symptoms. They are listed at the Wilson's Temperature Syndrome site.
I have seen data from two people on another site that a specific iodine supplement, iorodol (or some such name) brought their temps up to normal.
I have also seen data at the Marshall Protocol site regarding the MP normalizing thyroid function.
More parts to the puzzle.....
Best,
Cass A
Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :
I was just dx'ed with Lyme after 15 years and low body temp has always been a problem. Mine is between 95.2-97.2.
My Alternative med Doctor suggested Armour thyroid and Lugols iodine. Hope this helps
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Lyme attacks many things in our body and one of things it appears to love to tamper with is our thyroid. As SixGoofyKids suggested, I would get your thyorid checked out.
I was seeing a N.D. when the mainstream doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong with me and he lives by the basal temp theory on checking your thyroid since many doctors will say our thyroid is fine even when we are borderline.
If you do a google search on "basal temperature thyroid" you will find out all sorts of information regarding this. My N.D. put me on Armour Thyroid for this and my LLMD says that with treatment, quite often, patients will be able to get off it.
It's basically going to boost your thyroid to where it should be while on threatment so your body doesn't have to fight as hard. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.
Cathy
Posted by jaynee sparkle (Member # 13325) on :
I will say this when it comes to thyroid problems. I have had autoimmune thyroiditis for about 9 years and when I was diagnosed my doc said "Oh, don't worry. Once you take the meds., all the symptoms will go away". Lies! Treatment for hypothyroidism doesn't do a thing for low body temp. or fatigue, at least, not for me or many of my hypothyroid friends. If your thyroid is acting up, you might only see a bit of improvement, I'm afraid, regardless of where your doc keeps your TSH.
To what tdtid says, it's true that some docs will call normal what other docs would call borderline or even high. There's a debate going on now about what the TSH range ought to be. If you do have thyroid problems, Tamera, make sure your doc is willing to work with you to get you at a TSH that works for you (it takes time and practice). Some docs are only interested in getting you at the higher end of normal; if your doc does this to you and you still feel awful, dump him/her.
Good luck on your tests!
Posted by lymebytes (Member # 11830) on :
Most people with lyme ironically are at the low end of the scale for body temperature, mine a steady 97.4 for as long as I can remember.
Normal body temps vary from person to person and can run 97-100, 98.6 being average.
It is possible to have fever and 'flu like' illness that can follow a bite.
I have experienced fevers with Lyme, 99 degrees is a fever for me, but only once or twice. I take this as a good sign, my body trying to fight the infection.
Body temperature can vary throughout the day depending on the time your temp is taken and where it is taken, in the ear, orally, armpit, etc.
Take care.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
The first 6 months of flu-like illness was many days of spiking fevers. 100-101. Usually late afternoon. The last seven yrs have been low body temps and when I feel feverish, it's around 98.6.
Pam
Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :
Lowering the body temp. is a defensive move by the body, IMO.
We need less oxygen when our temp. is lower.
Think about how if someone falls thru the ice, they can still survive even if oxygen deprived for the # of minutes that would normally kill us.
Cold reduces inflammation.
A low body temp. is common in lyme...very...and is also related to the thyroid functioning - not functioning...slowing down metabolism.
Posted by missextreme (Member # 3610) on :
To help your low body temp, I would strongly encourage using a sauna. That has helped me immensely. It may not cure the cause, but it helps a lot.
Posted by w0tm (Member # 13104) on :
Low body temperature is VERY common with those who suffer from Lyme and other ISD's. There is a reason for this.
I've posted (too) long explanations of what/why/how concerning low body temperature in the past and I still believe it is a major (almost) undiscovered key to feeling much better even if it doesn't help with Lyme (the "jury" is still out on that one).
The condition is called Wilson's Syndrome. If the immune system is hammered hard by a serious illness for a long period of time, the body "forgets" how to regulate itself (turn thyroid T4 into T3 but no need to explain all that now).
My body temperature had dropped to 93 degrees, my body was highly toxic with a pH of 5.5 (scale is zero to 14 with seven being neutral between pure acid and pure alkalinity). Have that happen and your metabolism slows to a crawl. Your body will almost always detox naturally but it has to be "running" correctly. A low body temperature is like 80 weight oil in a car engine. Slow as molasses.
The fix is easy. But first make sure you are affected. Take your body temperature one hour after dinner for a week. If it averages below 98.2, you need help. Armour thyroid (AT) will fix it for most people.
Those who cannot handle the extra T4 of AT can instead buy pure T3. After two months of 120 mg 2x a day of armour thyroid, I gradually returned to 98.6 degrees. I still have Lyme but my body is now naturally detoxing. My remaining fatigue is now only from lack of sleep due to the night sweats of Lyme. I have energy again and foods again taste like food! I know several not major but annoying ISD's are now either minimal or gone. My body can now concentrate on Lyme.
Before, with my body so acidic, everything tasted metallic. If anyone wants the long write-up I posted in the past on this subject, PM or e-mail me and I'll be happy to e-mail it to you. [email protected]
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