I had a rectal reading for all of my exams through high school. The pediatrician required it and I went there until graduation from high school my current doctor does it by my request
It was during a physical before I got one of the vaccines before my trip. It was the nurse at the health department. She put in my records all three times. Next time I come in here they every position for getting a rectal temperature. Please bring assistant next time.
My then (sometime in the 80s) g/f had it taken rectally. (she was 19 at the time) It was taken during an employment physical, by a female nurse. She was not thrilled at having had that done to her at her age, and though only told it was how it needed to be taken for her vital signs, she never got more of an answer than that. She was obviously not pleased that her temperature was one, taken, and definitely, 2 in her rectum, though eventually got over it. Why she even told me, I don't know, but she did. What she did get though, was the employment she had the examination for.
I think I read a post here awhile back, that the individual posting, either stated or believed the rectal temperature practice is making a comeback. From many of the posts I've seen, the use or revival of the rectal temperature has been looked at in a skeptical view by various posters. I do not say that as criticism. I believe all posters are entitled to their respective views on this issue. Personally, I'd very much like to see a revival, if you will, of this method of obtaining a body(core) temperature, allegedly the most accurate.
Some pediatricians do rectal temperatures only on infants that are 12 months and under and some parents who do rectal temperatures today know that the reading is more accurate. I know some people who did rectal temperatures for awhile and went to ear and forehead scanners.
I never had a rectal temperature taken during a medical exam. I had physicals for school, and for camp, during the late 60's. I was also fortunate enough to never be admitted to the hospital. I definitely would not have been happy.
Thank you beccarnmommy for your like.In light of the many outbreaks of thought eradicated diseases which are now returning, and those that pop up frequently around the world, which no one seems to have been aware of or taken measures to monitor such new diseases, in my opinion, may well see the return of the RT method.
I have no recollection of that ever occurring during the examinations I got at elementary school and high school.If a child is feeling just fine and has a routine check up, I can't think of a reason why it should be included.
In light of the many outbreaks of thought eradicated diseases which are now returning, and those that pop up frequently around the world, which no one seems to have been aware of or taken measures to monitor such new diseases, in my opinion, may well see the return of the RT method.Please punctuate. RT and Enema fetishes are common on this site and enjoyed by many. I enjoy enemas. Taking our fetish so far as trying to justify it medically is a bit much. RT's are slightly more accurate - but not to a degree to change a diagnosis. They are done on small children because it is harder to spit it out of the butt than the mouth! Enemas don't "cure" anything other than constipation. They may make your feel better - calming or emotionally, but they don't treat disease.I don't see any correlation between "eradicated diseases returning" and rectal temps.
It was for my health insurance. I pleaded with the nurse to take the thermometer out of my behind. Because it was uncomfortable. But she replied and said I can't take it out until it registers.or until it bbeps.
Rectal temps in the 21st century during a physical exam that doesn't have extenuating circumstances only happen in your fantasies.
Rectal temps in the 21st century during a physical exam that doesn't have extenuating circumstances only happen in your fantasies.There you go again Susie being a killjoy. I'm sure there are a few kinky doctors and nurses out there that still do it the old fashioned way. When is the last time you had your temp taken that way? Fess up.
The last time I had a rectal temp was a zillion years ago when I decided a thermometer was way too small to be exciting. As a baby, I never gave it any thought.I don't get embarrassed about my body (I look very good for my age--got that from my mother), so the humiliation of rectal temps doesn't excite me either.
Never had a rectal temperature taken, (except perhaps as a baby, but clearly wouldn't remember that).It was always a glass thermometer taken out of a metal case in the Doctors top pocket, then as technology moved forward the digital ear instrument took over. Rarely have it taken at a Doctors appointment nowadays though.
@gwhap...was my written message incorrect regarding punctuation? If so, please advise. As to rectal temperatures making a come back, personally I feel it might well return and be used for situations as I mentioned in my message. And enemas, well some people like them, have them given and enjoy them, but I did not raise the issue of enemas in my post.
@searcherYour post is a single 53 word sentence and was difficult to follow. Don't mean to criticize, but a lot of words and embedded prepositions made it hard to follow."Writing guru Ann Wylie describes research showing that when average sentence length is 14 words, readers understand more than 90% of what they’re reading. At 43 words, fewer than 10% do."My reference to enemas was that they are analogous to rectal temps from a medical necessity standpoint. Neither is very seldom needed. Some - not all - klismos and RT enthusiasts justify their kink as medically necessary. Rectal temps run .5 - 1 deg F higher than oral. In most cases that isn't significant, and the Dr. can calibrate.I simply disagree that rectal temps are necessary except in exceptional conditions. I'm not sure what eradicated diseases are resurfacing, but rectal temps aren't going to help diagnose or cure them!
Searcher vs gwhap punctuation Mod Note: 😁The sentence is long and a little wordy but it is punctuated, in my opinion with too many commas! Many commas tend to dumb down a sentence because it slows down the word flow.With regard to long sentences being more difficult to understand, that's more of a problem for the lower IQ set but I thought we had established that Zity members who are into BDSM and enemas were more intelligent than average vanilla people.Carry on. . . .
With regard to long sentences being more difficult to understand, that's more of a problem for the lower IQ set . . . .Bingo! When I wrote proposals for the Government, we tried to keep sentence length at 12 words. Eighth grade level or below!
When I was in boarding school in the 1960’s I had my temperature taken rectally in the medical offices
Although the male doctor who staffed the college infirmary back in the 60s did not do rectal temperatures, the hospital associated with the college did only rectal temperatures and did them at least once a day. Anyone else have a similar experience?
Although the male doctor who staffed the college infirmary back in the 60s did not do rectal temperatures, the hospital associated with the college did only rectal temperatures and did them at least once a day. Anyone else have a similar experience?You aren't the first to ask that question, so I've merged your thread into the existing one. You might be interested to see the earlier discussion.Further replies by members are welcome.
Although the male doctor who staffed the college infirmary back in the 60s did not do rectal temperatures, the hospital associated with the college did only rectal temperatures and did them at least once a day.Anyone else have a similar experience?Why ?