mollywo
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- Joined
- Jul 1, 2013
- Messages
- 2
- Reason
- CALS
- Diagnosis
- 10/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- MA
- City
- Northampton
My dad was diagnosed a little over 2 and a half years ago, and at this point his limbs are totally paralyzed but he is still able to eat, drink, and talk (though not extremely well). His breathing is definitely going downhill, as he is on a BiPap machine day and night, and now we are wondering what the typical progression is of the actual end of life with carbon dioxide poisoning. He was admitted to the hospital in April for headaches (which were caused by CO2 poisoning) and started using the BiPap full-time after that. Now he's having a lot of shortness of breath and a much more difficult time breathing, and lately he's been exhibiting more signs of CO2 poisoning (constant headache, grogginess, confusion) but it is unclear what physically happens next. He has been taking Morphine pretty regularly for the last week or so to help ease the feeling of gasping for air.
How long does CO2 poisoning typically take before it kills you? Does anyone have an experience with the end of life/ carbon dioxide poisoning that they wouldn't mind sharing? I just really don't know what else to expect.
How long does CO2 poisoning typically take before it kills you? Does anyone have an experience with the end of life/ carbon dioxide poisoning that they wouldn't mind sharing? I just really don't know what else to expect.