97.7 rectal temperature.

Is that normal?

Yep, @Temp, I'd say that it is perfectly normal. Although… maybe you should take it again just to be sure and on the safe side?

A reading of 97.7F rectally would seem low. That said, various factors affect your body temperature.

I’ve had readings below 98.6F rectally and anytime I did, I re-checked about 15-20 mins. later to see where it was.

And also, some people do run lower than 98.6F ( which depending on who you talk to on what’s the “normal” body temperature, you will get different answers. And too, the route used is a factor also.)

If you are concerned, ask your care provider.

That's always what registers for me, with the forehead scanners. Oral is around 98.2, rectal close to 100. Big difference.

My still in bed AM rectal temp is usually 98.4 degrees. Same as my husband's. We take each other's temps rectally, twice a day, due to COVID.

I think anything under about 100 is considered normal. Rectal is usually 1 degree warmer than oral.

You probably always heard that the average human body temperature is 98.6 F. But the reality is that a "normal" body temperature can fall within a wide range, from 97 F to 99 F. It’s usually lower in the morning and goes up during the day. It peaks in the late afternoon or evening, sometimes by as much as 1 or 2

https://www.webmd.com/lung/what-is-a-fever#1

It’s usually lower in the morning and goes up during the day. It peaks in the late afternoon or evening, sometimes by as much as 1 or 2 degrees.

Back when “we” were trying to get pregnant with our first in the 1980s, we tried rectal BBT's for two months. My first-in-the-morning temps were often in the 97s. I wouldn't worry about it, but it's sensible to ask your doctor about it.

That all depends on the person if a rectal temperature is below 100 or not. I have had my rectal temperature taken many times along with my oral temperature – both at the same time. My rectal temperature normally reads about 98.9 and my oral temperature normally reads about 96.1 I have been that way almost since I was born.

Lately, it has really amazed many places that my temperature when read via my forehead or hand is only 95.9. They almost do not believe it.

Below is a quote from OverRainbow that prompted this post:

A reading of 97.7F rectally would seem low. That said, various factors affect your body temperature. I’ve had readings below 98.6F rectally and anytime I did, I re-checked about 15-20 mins. later to see where it was. And also, some people do run lower than 98.6F ( which depending on who you talk to on what’s the “normal” body temperature, you will get different answers. And too, the route used is a factor also.) If you are concerned, ask your care provider.

I am in / out of hospital labs on a daily basis for work, and my temp is around 97.5. too. When the PANDEMIC broke lose and people asking that they need to take my temperature, I as a joke, started to unbuckle my pants. Not funny during a pandemic, but got lot's of laughs as this was PROCEDURE. Wish an entry worker took me off for a rectal temp.

Took mine this morning at the hotel and I was right at 99.0 F, since I've been gone from home since Monday at a tradeshow, so I've been in contact with a lot of people all week long. Got home tonight, took it again, and it was right at 99.2 F. I'd say that's normal for me!

I sometimes have a temperature of 97 in the morning when I just wake up

98.6 is from a study done over 100 years ago. Body temperatures were higher in general from infection. A recent study indicates that 97.5 is the new normal. The temperature of each individual can vary from 97.5 as well.

I range from 97.9 to 98.4 orally normally and of course a degree higher rectally.

I wish that my temperature was normal. I started to feel sick on Thursday, and ended up in the hospital on Friday. I was diagnosed with an upper-respiratory infection, which moved to my bladder. My oral temp. in the hospital was 102 upon arrival, and 100 upon discharge the next day. After a few days of antibiotics, it's down to 100, today, taken rectally, with a vintage glass thermometer.

99.7 it's still in the normal range. But is normal or was it exceptionnally low for you? you haven't told us so far.

Considering the current climate I am surprised they released you with a slight temp around here they hold you until you are fever free with infections.

I wish that my temperature was normal. I started to feel sick on Thursday, and ended up in the hospital on Friday. I was diagnosed with an upper-respiratory infection, which moved to my bladder. My oral temp. in the hospital was 102 upon arrival, and 100 upon discharge the next day. After a few days of antibiotics, it's down to 100, today, taken rectally, with a vintage glass thermometer.

I think it is normal, i have taken my rectal temperature and it was 98.7 before so i dont think it is out of the ordinary i don't know what it means being low but…