Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 66 Location: Parker, CO
High Fever during pregnancy Posted: 03-18-08 12:47pm
The last few days I haven't been feeling
very well, came down with a cold of some
sort, anyway since yesterday I managed to
get this fever it varies between 100.3 and
104.1 was the highest it got last night.
I tried calling my Dr. but she hasn't
called me back yet. I've taken tylenol a
few times and it helps but only
temporarily, and within a few hours the
fever is back...at what point should I
call it good and go to the ER? Does
anyone know if it could harm the baby? I
know they say sometimes fevers are
somewhat normal in early
pregnancy...should I not be worried?
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Ingi
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Posted: 03-18-08 13:26pm
A fever of 104 is not 'normal' in early
pregnancy. It is afternoon now, if your
doctor hasn't called you back, call him
back and explain your situation to the
nurse or receptionist. If your doctor
knows it is urgent, s/he is more likely to
get back to you ASAP.
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STB7542
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 66 Location: Parker, CO
Posted: 03-18-08 16:23pm
Ugh it's so frustrating, I've called my
Dr. office again and they still haven't
called me back. I'm not sure what to
do...maybe I'll just bite the bullet and
go to an urgent care clinic or something.
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Bridget
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Posted: 03-18-08 16:57pm
yes, you should go to urgent care. you
should also look into finding a new
doctor. your doctor should not be ignoring
a fever of 104*.
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Lilly Ivy
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Posted: 03-18-08 19:45pm
My doctor said anything over 102 while
pregnant go to the ER if nothing brings it
down medicine wise. It could be the flu
coming on if you haven't had the shot yet,
I know they haven't lifted the flu
warnings around my hospital.
I hope you get better!
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Ingi
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Posted: 03-18-08 21:11pm
Her fever sounds like it is coming and
going. I think she should be worried if it
is sustained for long periods of time.
From what she said, tylenol brings it
down.
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tigresacanela24
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Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 5261 Location: Treat your children well, eventually they'll choose your nursing home.
Posted: 03-18-08 21:38pm
My doc said any time you have a fever of
103 or higher, you should be seen asap.
