https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:34:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2011905 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:37:02 +0000 alphagam84 2011905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only call the Dr when the fever hit 104 or higher for an adult. It's not dangerous to have a fever below that. I think at 106 or something is when you start to worry about brain damage. When I was younger I would get really high fevers and it wasn't a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010452 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:34:49 +0000 littlejoy 2010452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I would not call the doc until at least 4 days of 101 and higher. If there were additional symptoms, that's another story. We are in the midst of the flu now, and even still, we are just laying low and treating our fevers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010364 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:47:06 +0000 MaryM 2010364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only time I've gone to the doctor (well, ER) was when I had a sustained fever of 102+ and it wouldn't go down, even after tylenol. </p> <p>My mom is a nurse and generally says up to 102 is ok. But if it's over that and stays there, then get help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010326 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:34:14 +0000 macintosh 2010326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood and @alohaorchid: Thanks fir your advice. His fever came down so I still wasn't sure, but I called the nurse at the rehab center and she said not to come in. I should have trusted my gut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010189 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:37:17 +0000 alohaorchid 2010189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the PP, I wouldn't go to the dr unless the fever hasn't broken for more than 2 days. I would cancel the physio appointment though, although a fever can be non-serious, it is a sign that something is off in your body so it's a good idea to relax.</p> <p>Hope your dh feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010157 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:26:43 +0000 Torchwood 2010157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally would not call the doctor yet, but would cancel the appointment. But I don't if his other issues would effect things, so in his case I might call sooner to be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-should-and-adult-see-the-dr-for-a-fever#post-2010135 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:17:58 +0000 macintosh 2010135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH came down with a fever last night. Of course I was immediately concerned about the flu, but he denies having any other symptoms.</p> <p>It started out at 100.7 last night, then was down to 99 something in the middle of the night after I gave Tylenol. I let him sleep in and he woke up at 101.8.</p> <p>DH is relatively healthy despite his brain injury and seizure disorder. My main concern is the flu because I know it's been bad this year, but he still denies any other symptoms.</p> <p>Would you call the doctor? Wait and see? Would you cancel an afternoon physical therapy appointment so he doesn't have to go out in the bitter cold? I would feel terrible exposing the kids and elderly ppl at the rehab center if he does have the flu, but at the same time I'd hate to cancel if his fever disappears later. </p>