I've been asked to take temp night and morning for Dr P, under the tongue.
I know that under arm temperature is usually half degree below sublingual, but aways, for as long as I can remember, my under arm temperature has been half a degree above, and not below, sublingual.
I don't know why this should be as I always make sure that I have had neither hot or cold, food or drink for at least half an hour before taking temp.
Can this be normal for some people? Is it possible that core temp could be less than skin?
Some of my sublingual temps are bordering hypothermia, not much over 34 degrees, although prior to an op 6 years ago when getting ready for theatre, they came to check temp with ear thermometer, and again it was little over 34 - said I was hyporthermic and bundles into bed, smothered in blankets. I said I felt normal for me, not feeling particularly cold so op went ahead.
Any thoughts on why this should be or should I take under arm as this is higher - or is it possible that my core temp is lower than my skin. I don't want to give him the wrong information.