The current flu surge: Did it get you a rectal temperature taking?

There is much information regarding the current upswing in flu cases affecting the population.

I was wondering if any Ziti members who were seen by a doctor or ER dept , diagnosed with the flu; had your rectal temperature taken? And when at home recuperating, had multiple temperature takings done.?

About a week or so ago I got hit with the flu diagnosed by my primary doctor ( over it now) but after returning home had my rectal temperature taken a number of times by a friend ( RN) who has taken care of me before for different ailments.

Never had that done for a flu shot even when I was a kid they only did that for sick visits or any exams of any kind it was the 60s.

As a mater of fact I did...the oral thermometer was giving conflicting readings so we pulled out the old faithful glass thermometer and my wife took my temp rectally...only good thing about being sick LOL!

I’ve been under the weather for a couple of weeks, but I can’t take my rectal temperature because my wife is home most days, for the entire day, and I’ve only had time to go to work and return home. Not at all happy.

JJM,

It sounds like there might be a difference of opinions between you and your wife regarding rectal temperatures. Is that correct?