When I was a kid, I had fevers that would get up to around 101 to 103...now when I get sick my temp falls to the lower temps...like starts dropping below 98.6...why is that?
Answer:
A low grade fever falls in the temperature range of 99.6-101.5 ((this is an estimate)). 98.6 is normal body temperature, and is not considered a fever. In order to be considered any type of a fever, the degree needs to be one full degree above normal - So 99.6 is the lowest degree of a fever. And "low grade" means that it is in the lower end of the fever category - the end that is typically not too dangerous.
So, when you are sick now, and your temp is 98.6 - it just means that you don't have a fever - in fact your temperature is perfect. So, you may still be sick, but a fever is not one of your symptoms.
Be glad - those higher temps can be very dangerous!
Hope this helps!
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