Hypothyroidism: basal body thermometer VS regular therm?
Hi, Week 10 lesson says to use a "dedicated basal body thermometer" to test for subclinical hypothyroidism. Is there a reason a regular thermometer isn't sufficient?
Also, what's the rule about how long to wait after you've eaten or drank something to get an accurate temp?
TIA!
Vera
Sounds like your temps are low. I would advise doing it again next month with the basal body thermometer and keeping a chart to bring to your doctor, but if you are eager to speak to your doctor about potential treatment sooner, you could of course make an appt and see his/her opinion about it right away.
Dr. Winnie Abramson
A regular thermometer is less accurate. We need to know specific temps within a tight range.
You want to take your temp. 1st thing in the morning and then 15 minutes away from food and drink.
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So ummm, I've taken my temp with a regular thermometer 3X a day for 2 days and it's always been below 97.8. You are saying to disregard that and go buy a dedicated basil body thermometer? I guess I don't understand why 100th's of a degree matter, since all my readings are below 97.7 anyway. Oh, maybe the treatments are different for varying 100th's of a degree? Hey you're the Dr I'll let you explain it. Lol Well I was going to call my Dr tomorrow but do you think I should wait until my next period and then use a basil body therm?
TIA
Vera