Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 The following poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: I have PSC and my " normal " body temperature is (your ID will NOT be displayed): CHOICES AND RESULTS - <= 96 °F (21.3 °C), 5 votes, 15.15% - > 96 but <= 97 °F (21.9 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - > 97 but <= 98 °F (22.4 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - >98 but <= 99 °F (23.0 °C), 8 votes, 24.24% - >99 but <= 100 °F (23.6 °C), 0 votes, 0.00% - >100 °F (24.1 °C), 0 votes, 0.00% For more information about this group, please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ For help with Yahoo! Groups, please visit http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I wish more people had weighed in on this poll as it looks like a trend that might be something worth questioning. With only 33 people responding , I'm not sure. I noticed some of the other polls have many more participants. Arne, maybe we should try again sometime. Maybe people didn't want to take the time to take their temperature. Also , if we did it again, should there be some guidelines, like say a waking temperature? Temperature has peaks at different times of the day and is effected by food/drink. Maybe if we make it a bit more of an experiment? Lee On Dec 1, 2007, at 3:43 AM, wrote: > > The following poll is now closed. Here are the > final results: > > > POLL QUESTION: I have PSC and my " normal " body temperature is (your > ID will NOT be displayed): > > CHOICES AND RESULTS > - <= 96 °F (21.3 °C), 5 votes, 15.15% > - > 96 but <= 97 °F (21.9 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% > - > 97 but <= 98 °F (22.4 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% > - >98 but <= 99 °F (23.0 °C), 8 votes, 24.24% > - >99 but <= 100 °F (23.6 °C), 0 votes, 0.00% > - >100 °F (24.1 °C), 0 votes, 0.00% > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 -----Original Message----- - <= 96 °F (21.3 °C), 5 votes, 15.15% - > 96 but <= 97 °F (21.9 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - > 97 but <= 98 °F (22.4 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - >98 but <= 99 °F (23.0 °C), 8 votes, 24.24% IMHO you're grasping at straws again. Something we tend to do from time to time when feeling helpless. Does anyone really think your body temp (high or low) causes your bile ducts to become inflamed and scared? Causes colitis, Crohn's or cirrhosis? If it were that simple, we would have been cured years ago. If the best minds in the medical world haven’t figured it out, surely it’s a bit more complicated than body temp. That’s probably the reason so few responded to the survey….. But for those not convinced, read on: From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/body-temperature What is normal body temperature? Most people think of a " normal " body temperature as an oral temperature of 98.6 F. This is an average of normal body temperatures. Your temperature may actually be 1°F (0.6°C) or more above or below 98.6 F. Also, your normal body temperature changes by as much as 1°F (0.6°C) throughout the day, depending on how active you are and the time of day. Body temperature is very sensitive to hormone levels and may be higher or lower when a woman is ovulating or having her menstrual period. The average normal temperature is 98.6 F. However, " normal " varies from person to person. Your temperature will also vary throughout the day, usually being lowest in the early morning and rising as much as 1°F (0.6°C) in the early evening. Your temperature may also rise by 1°F (0.6°C) or more if you exercise on a hot day. From Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/body-temperature/AN01513 Although normal human body temperature is usually stated as 98.6 F (37 C) orally, it actually ranges from 97.5 to 98.8 F (36.4 to 37.1 C). Some people have temperatures in the 96 F range and feel fine. Your body temperature is not considered dangerously low until it is below 95 F (35 C). I’m not saying body temp isn’t important, but if you’re feeling good, that’s all that matters. If you’re feeling sick, you’re feeling sick, even if a little thing you stick under your tongue says you aren’t. How many have gone to the ER saying they were sick, temp says “normal” and you’re sent home in the middle of a Cholangitis attack! Ken was in ICU, white count sky high, with an infection and a normal temp! If they had gone by his temp alone, they would have never looked for the infection. Sorry for length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi Barb, Just so you know for the poll results, the calculation for converting Fahrenheit degrees to Celcius degrees is: °C = (°F - 32) / 1.8 So if you have 100 °F (100 - 32) / 1.8 = 37.778 °C Regards, _______________________________ Jeff Consultant and Partner TechWest Consulting Inc. 123 Valencia Rd. NW Calgary, AB, T3A 2B7 email: jpdonald@... voice: cell: From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Barb Henshaw Sent: December-01-07 9:37 AM To: Subject: RE: Poll results for -----Original Message----- - <= 96 °F (21.3 °C), 5 votes, 15.15% - > 96 but <= 97 °F (21.9 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - > 97 but <= 98 °F (22.4 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - >98 but <= 99 °F (23.0 °C), 8 votes, 24.24% IMHO you're grasping at straws again. Something we tend to do from time to time when feeling helpless. Does anyone really think your body temp (high or low) causes your bile ducts to become inflamed and scared? Causes colitis, Crohn's or cirrhosis? If it were that simple, we would have been cured years ago. If the best minds in the medical world haven’t figured it out, surely it’s a bit more complicated than body temp. That’s probably the reason so few responded to the survey….. But for those not convinced, read on: From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/body-temperature What is normal body temperature? Most people think of a " normal " body temperature as an oral temperature of 98.6 F. This is an average of normal body temperatures. Your temperature may actually be 1°F (0.6°C) or more above or below 98.6 F. Also, your normal body temperature changes by as much as 1°F (0.6°C) throughout the day, depending on how active you are and the time of day. Body temperature is very sensitive to hormone levels and may be higher or lower when a woman is ovulating or having her menstrual period. The average normal temperature is 98.6 F. However, " normal " varies from person to person. Your temperature will also vary throughout the day, usually being lowest in the early morning and rising as much as 1°F (0.6°C) in the early evening. Your temperature may also rise by 1°F (0.6°C) or more if you exercise on a hot day. From Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/body-temperature/AN01513 Although normal human body temperature is usually stated as 98.6 F (37 C) orally, it actually ranges from 97.5 to 98.8 F (36.4 to 37.1 C). Some people have temperatures in the 96 F range and feel fine. Your body temperature is not considered dangerously low until it is below 95 F (35 C). I’m not saying body temp isn’t important, but if you’re feeling good, that’s all that matters. If you’re feeling sick, you’re feeling sick, even if a little thing you stick under your tongue says you aren’t. How many have gone to the ER saying they were sick, temp says “normal” and you’re sent home in the middle of a Cholangitis attack! Ken was in ICU, white count sky high, with an infection and a normal temp! If they had gone by his temp alone, they would have never looked for the infection. Sorry for length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Of course not! I can't imagine that anyone thinks low (or high) body temperature causes PSC, UC, Crohns, asthma - but if it is beyond the " norm " it may be a symptom of something else, and may lead to investigation of the cause, which may lead to a new treatment, etc. You can't have too much data. Arne ---- Barb Henshaw wrote: .... Does anyone really think your body temp (high or low) causes your bile ducts to become inflamed and scarred? Causes colitis, Crohn's or cirrhosis? If it were that simple, we would have been cured years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 -Original Message----- Of course not! I can't imagine that anyone thinks low (or high) body temperature causes PSC, UC, Crohns, asthma - but if it is beyond the " norm " Ahhhhh there’s the rub….. what is normal? With so many differences to take into consideration, how can anyone pick a one size 98.6 fits all and call it normal? I think we each have our very own normal. Thanks Arne, good discussion. Barb in Texas - Together in the Fight, Whatever it Takes! Son Ken (33) UC 91 - PSC 99 - Tx 6/21 & 6/30/07 @ Baylor in Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Well, I wouldn't say grasping at straws, just gathering more data for the big picture. Normal is an average and there are those that will fall below and above 98.6.I just think it is interesting for a rare group of people to have a majority be on one end of that range rather than allover it. That's why I was wondering if more people answered, if this would end up being the case.If not and it is truly a trend with our PSCers then I would wonder why. Maybe the answer would lead to anothercommonality and another. Lee-----Original Message------ <= 96 °F (21.3 °C), 5 votes, 15.15% - > 96 but <= 97 °F (21.9 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - > 97 but <= 98 °F (22.4 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - >98 but <= 99 °F (23.0 °C), 8 votes, 24.24% IMHO you're grasping at straws again. Something we tend to do from time to time when feeling helpless. Does anyone really think your body temp (high or low) causes your bile ducts to become inflamed and scared? Causes colitis, Crohn's or cirrhosis? If it were that simple, we would have been cured years ago. If the best minds in the medical world haven’t figured it out, surely it’s a bit more complicated than body temp. That’s probably the reason so few responded to the survey….. But for those not convinced, read on: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 It may even be a symptom, who knows. It still is interesting IMHO. Regards, Chaim Boermeester From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of leedeubert Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 03:24 To: Subject: Re: Poll results for Well, I wouldn't say grasping at straws, just gathering more data for the big picture. Normal is an average and there are those that will fall below and above 98.6. I just think it is interesting for a rare group of people to have a majority be on one end of that range rather than all over it. That's why I was wondering if more people answered, if this would end up being the case. If not and it is truly a trend with our PSCers then I would wonder why. Maybe the answer would lead to another commonality and another. Lee -----Original Message----- - <= 96 °F (21.3 °C), 5 votes, 15.15% - > 96 but <= 97 °F (21.9 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - > 97 but <= 98 °F (22.4 °C), 10 votes, 30.30% - >98 but <= 99 °F (23.0 °C), 8 votes, 24.24% IMHO you're grasping at straws again. Something we tend to do from time to time when feeling helpless. Does anyone really think your body temp (high or low) causes your bile ducts to become inflamed and scared? Causes colitis, Crohn's or cirrhosis? If it were that simple, we would have been cured years ago. If the best minds in the medical world haven’t figured it out, surely it’s a bit more complicated than body temp. That’s probably the reason so few responded to the survey….. But for those not convinced, read on: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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