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94 Years Old, No Pulse In Feet, Low BP. Had Strokes. Life Span?
My mom is 94 and dr has said she has no pulse in either feet ,they are cold and red and turning purple color She has had strokes in past. Hasn t walked in 3 yrs. is on 5 liters of o2 and on consintrator at night How long could she have she has been on hospice 6 months, low bp, sleeps a lot. On methadone 15 mg 8 am 15mg at 2 pm 15 mg at bed plus 10 mg of Xanax for anxiety. Also morphine for pain in hands the turn red and extreme pain.my question as on last fri no pulse in feet how long can she last?
Sat, 16 Feb 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Absent pulse in the feet may be from obstruction of the arteries upstream - may even be high in the pelvis. Change of colour may mean impending gangrene.
There is no immediate influence on life span from this, but over a period of time.
As of now, the primary illness and co-morbidities decide the outcome.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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