Hi ,
I'm starting chemo in 2 weeks time and wondered if anyone can recommend a reliable thermometer , which is the best type to get ? ear , mouth or under arm ?
Thanks
Julie
Hi Julie, First of all I got an expensive Braun ear thermomter. It kept giving my different readings when doing both ears, so I became totally paranoid as often it was in the 37.something. Now I use a mouth one (last 2 courses of chemo) which I feel is accurate. Medexpro from Amazon. Although, my hospital would have supplied me with one, if I had asked. Best wishes.
Thank you for replying that's really helpful. I was looking at the Braun one ,but maybe I wont bother now.
Thank you for the information about the hospital, I will ask next time I go.
Xx
I got an ear one in lidl. Seems to do its job (once I read the instructions on which button was correct!!)
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