Best thermometer to buy

FormerMember
FormerMember
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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 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    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.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    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

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    I got an ear one in lidl.  Seems to do its job (once I read the instructions on which button was correct!!) 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I’ve got a Braun ear one which I brought when the kids were younger, it’s always been accurate for me without any problems. 

    Lisa x