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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Jostudly on March 19, 2016, 11:01:52 am

Title: Hot tub when sick
Post by: Jostudly on March 19, 2016, 11:01:52 am
I have a bad flu with a slight fever of 98f and a bad chest cough. I am wondering if using my hot tub at the highest temp will help me fight off the virus?
Title: Re: Hot tub when sick
Post by: Hottubguy on March 19, 2016, 02:11:16 pm
I don't know about others but when I you use my tub when sick I feel worse when I get out
Title: Re: Hot tub when sick
Post by: Spatech_tuo on March 19, 2016, 04:12:51 pm
Quote from: Hottubguy on March 19, 2016, 02:11:16 pm
I don't know about others but when I you use my tub when sick I feel worse when I get out

Same here for anything flu like. If my body is running a fever it shouldn't need help heating myself up and I'd be worried that I'd be overdoing it and overheating myself.
Title: Re: Hot tub when sick
Post by: Tman122 on March 20, 2016, 12:23:24 pm
Quote from: Jostudly on March 19, 2016, 11:01:52 am
I have a bad flu with a slight fever of 98f and a bad chest cough. I am wondering if using my hot tub at the highest temp will help me fight off the virus?

98F is not a slight fever. Normal body temp is 98.6
Title: Re: Hot tub when sick
Post by: Hottubguy on March 20, 2016, 09:23:40 pm
Quote from: Tman122 on March 20, 2016, 12:23:24 pm
Quote from: Jostudly on March 19, 2016, 11:01:52 am
I have a bad flu with a slight fever of 98f and a bad chest cough. I am wondering if using my hot tub at the highest temp will help me fight off the virus?

98F is not a slight fever. Normal body temp is 98.6

I was thinking the same thing Tman but didn't want to say anything lol
Title: Re: Hot tub when sick
Post by: The Wizard of Spas on March 21, 2016, 12:59:01 pm
Soaking in a hot tub opens the pores and helps release toxins.  It wont hurt the situation, as long as its 98 degrees or lower as noted by the posters above.
Title: Re: Hot tub when sick
Post by: Compatico on March 21, 2016, 10:21:00 pm
Quote from: Jostudly on March 19, 2016, 11:01:52 am
I have a bad flu with a slight fever of 98f and a bad chest cough. I am wondering if using my hot tub at the highest temp will help me fight off the virus?
As mentioned, 98F is normal...as long as you're not running a fever, the heat won't hurt. I've often used the hot tub with a cold...it helps to relax if you're aching and makes you feel better like any other time. I wouldn't go in if I felt I had a fever though...it doesn't take much to overheat and pass out when you have a fever.