Fever

I know a fever can get to 105 in a child without being problematic but I'm wondering about in an adult? I'm sitting at 104.2 even with Tylenol and I'm wondering how much can the adult body withstand before other measures should be taken? It's been so long since I've had a fever I really can't rember. My normal temp is about a degree and a half lower than average if that comes into play.

Go to the hospital.

<blockquote><b>Quoting I declare a Time War:</b>" Go to the hospital. "</blockquote>




Do you have any supporting info for that choice? I just like to be informed before calling my hubby's work emergency line

How long have you had the fever, and how much Tylenol have you taken?

Oh and I'm not hallucinating or anything, just very slightly dizzy

<blockquote><b>Quoting Momma Fergie:</b>" How long have you had the fever, and how much Tylenol have you taken?"</blockquote>




2 extra strength about 2 hours ago and it's been slowly increasing since about 1pm

104 in an adult after meds can be concerning. Try motrin. Do you have a nurses line you can call? If you are dizzy too its probably best to get checked.

If you're not pregnant take some ibuprofen, it generally kicks a fevers butt a little better than tylenol does

Web MD. Says 100.4 you should at least call a doctor. You are almost 4 degrees above that.

http://firstaid.webmd.com/fevers-causes-symptoms-treatments

<blockquote><b>Quoting BabyJsMama:</b>" If you're not pregnant take some ibuprofen, it generally kicks a fevers butt a little better than tylenol does"</blockquote>




I have a clotting disorder so unfortunately I can't take it

Quoting I declare a Time War:" Web MD. Says 100.4 you should at least call a doctor. You are almost 4 degrees above that. http://firstaid.webmd.com/fevers-causes-symptoms-treatments"

Thats for infants not adults.

Its talking about adults then goes into infants. This site is says 104 is in the dangerous range for adults too.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/fever_in_adults/article_em.htm

Quoting A, E & W's mommy:" <blockquote><b>Quoting BabyJsMama:</b>" If you're not pregnant take some ibuprofen, ... [snip!] ... butt a little better than tylenol does"</blockquote> I have a clotting disorder so unfortunately I can't take it"

Aww son of a....Alrighty, then I'd take another dose of tylenol. Strip down to light clothes, and slap a cool rag on my head. Is it oral thermometer? I don't trust any other kind to give correct readings. My ear thermometer said my temp was 106.4 when my oral said 102.3.

It is an oral one, ok then I'll take another dose and see what it says and if it doesn't get better than I'll call the nurses line. Fortunately I'm not at all comfused and quite responsive

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-fever/FA00063

Yup, above 103 should see a doc. Drink lots of water if you can to stay hydrated. Feel better soon...