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What Causes Fatigue, Anxiety, Low Oxygen Level And Low Heart Rate?
Question: I have low oxygen levels-no sleep apnea
Gained 10 lb since first of the year. This is in my breast.
they are a couple of sizes larger since the first of the year
Cholesteral went from 223 to 310 since first of the year
A1C went from 5.8 to 6.3 since the first of the year
fatique, anxiety, stressed. Resting heart rate-61 drops low during the night.
Had thyroid nodules checked and supposingly my thyroid is ok. All blood work ...I'm being told is ok. Did a breathing test dont have COPD. Any idea of were to turn next.
This started when I had Gall Bladder surgery on November 20, 2015. Thanks
Also, I forgot that I had blood work done and had zero immune system. Had to go get a peanumna shot. I cannot figure out what is happening and neither can any of my doctors.
Gained 10 lb since first of the year. This is in my breast.
they are a couple of sizes larger since the first of the year
Cholesteral went from 223 to 310 since first of the year
A1C went from 5.8 to 6.3 since the first of the year
fatique, anxiety, stressed. Resting heart rate-61 drops low during the night.
Had thyroid nodules checked and supposingly my thyroid is ok. All blood work ...I'm being told is ok. Did a breathing test dont have COPD. Any idea of were to turn next.
This started when I had Gall Bladder surgery on November 20, 2015. Thanks
Also, I forgot that I had blood work done and had zero immune system. Had to go get a peanumna shot. I cannot figure out what is happening and neither can any of my doctors.
Brief Answer:
Tests
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms.
1 I see you are not on any cholesterol lowering medication despite having had a stent. Was it not a heart stent?
2 Your A!c is in the Pre diabetic range. You must avoid diabetes with weight loss, healthful eating and increased physical activity. There is a medication called metformin that can help. Discuss with your doctor whether this is worth considering for you.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day
Tests
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms.
1 I see you are not on any cholesterol lowering medication despite having had a stent. Was it not a heart stent?
2 Your A!c is in the Pre diabetic range. You must avoid diabetes with weight loss, healthful eating and increased physical activity. There is a medication called metformin that can help. Discuss with your doctor whether this is worth considering for you.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks very much
I had taken numerous statin and couldnt tolerate them. I am taking Repatha and so far it is working well, Cholesterol was 147 this week.
I have had all of the test done and will see if I can find them for you to review also. I have the prescription for metformin. I read the information on the medication and it said it would affect oxygen levels. I have been afraid to take it since my oxygen levels drop. I am fighting to keep them up ...sleeping with oxygen now..will have to research the blood work
however, I do not believe that any of the test showed anything out of line.
I did see a nuerologist and he is sending me for an MRI in a couple of weeks.
I am getting even more scared since no one can figure out the problem. Thanks and will send the blood work when I locate it..maybe you will have more ideas. have a good night.
I had taken numerous statin and couldnt tolerate them. I am taking Repatha and so far it is working well, Cholesterol was 147 this week.
I have had all of the test done and will see if I can find them for you to review also. I have the prescription for metformin. I read the information on the medication and it said it would affect oxygen levels. I have been afraid to take it since my oxygen levels drop. I am fighting to keep them up ...sleeping with oxygen now..will have to research the blood work
however, I do not believe that any of the test showed anything out of line.
I did see a nuerologist and he is sending me for an MRI in a couple of weeks.
I am getting even more scared since no one can figure out the problem. Thanks and will send the blood work when I locate it..maybe you will have more ideas. have a good night.
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Yes indeed avoid metformin if your oxygen levels are dropping intermittently. Be sure to call your doctors offfce about thee matters at the soonest opportunity.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Yes indeed avoid metformin if your oxygen levels are dropping intermittently. Be sure to call your doctors offfce about thee matters at the soonest opportunity.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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