bigmark1954
Very helpful member
- Joined
- Jan 31, 2014
- Messages
- 1,035
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 01/2014
- Country
- US
- State
- UT
- City
- taylorsville
My 02 level has been tanking over the last few months. I thought the reason I was so foggy and lethargic was cuz of my meds.
About two weeks ago I had a light go of in my head and decided to break out the oximeter. Much to my chagrin it displayed 80, I almost sh!t my nickers. I had been able to maintain 88-90 during the day previously, and am on BiPap with 2 units of 02 to keep above 90.
I have an appt with the Pulmonologist Friday morning and will see how she wants to handle it. I HAVE READ THE FREAKING STICKIES, but am curious if any of you are on 02 during the day??
I have read the arguments that being on 02 is bad for PALS cuz it makes it easier to breath and could weaken the ability of the diaphragm. It is like I forget to breathe sometimes and can elevate my 02 saturation by breathing rapidly, or taking deep breaths.
This really sucks for me and the fatigue, fog, and headaches are brutal. I am still trying to do yard work, chores and honey dos, but it is getting to where I need to cut back. I can't even exercise, which is essential to my mental well being. I HATE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
About two weeks ago I had a light go of in my head and decided to break out the oximeter. Much to my chagrin it displayed 80, I almost sh!t my nickers. I had been able to maintain 88-90 during the day previously, and am on BiPap with 2 units of 02 to keep above 90.
I have an appt with the Pulmonologist Friday morning and will see how she wants to handle it. I HAVE READ THE FREAKING STICKIES, but am curious if any of you are on 02 during the day??
I have read the arguments that being on 02 is bad for PALS cuz it makes it easier to breath and could weaken the ability of the diaphragm. It is like I forget to breathe sometimes and can elevate my 02 saturation by breathing rapidly, or taking deep breaths.
This really sucks for me and the fatigue, fog, and headaches are brutal. I am still trying to do yard work, chores and honey dos, but it is getting to where I need to cut back. I can't even exercise, which is essential to my mental well being. I HATE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!