Today while getting an annual check up which was more a going over of medical records and seeing what if any bloodwork was warranted and where Ivwas with my meds, I entered the discussion of rectal temperature taking.
As we talked I asked about the effects of a flu shot I would be getting and did get. “ A few things might occur, possibly along with“ a low grade fever” , shouldn’t be more than 99.0F” she said.
I told her I’d check it if I felt a reaction occurring . I also mentioned I monitor my BP every day along with my temperature, which I said, “ I take rectally and use a mercury thermometer because it is as far as I’m concerned, the best way for accuracy”.
As I told her this, her expression appeared to be one of unspoken agreement. There was no reaction verbally or expression wise, questioning my preference for obtaining my temperature rectally.
It had been about a year since I’d last seen her.
Then we summed up the visit, and as she was leaving, she said she’d get the nurse to come in and administer the injection.
Talking with her and the way she listened to me regarding rectal temperature taking, I felt a bit of acceptance from her ; and as well as having told her and seeing the way she handled it, made me feel I had “ someone in my corner” on that subject. But before leaving I went to the lab gave up some blood and like “Elvis”, I left the building.