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jessbaq posted:
I am a 25 year old female, so far I have a clean medical record.
I went to see my Primary Care Physician (about 2 weeks ago) over some suspicious bruises I had in both my legs. I counted about 10. My symptoms as I explained it to my Doctor was as follows:
-Bruises in both legs and they seem to be located in the same areas on each leg. - Legs falls asleep with ease also arms, hands, feet either when I am sitting or resting my arm, driving or using the phone. -heart palpitations especially when resting -headaches sometimes accompanied with dizziness and blurry vision -muscle twitches -hair falling out -rashes on arms
I have been dealing with these symptoms for about 2 years. I have done almost about every test and everything has come back normal except for my most recent CBC that my Doctor ordered that indicate a level of 19 mmol/L in my total Carbon Dioxide.
My doctor told me I shouldn't be concerned about the blood test so much as it could be due to a bit of not enough water intake. She believes my symptoms might be because of bad circulation. My doctor also ordered a Doppler ultrasound of my veins and arteries on my legs, and I have to get those test done soon.
I am a bit concerned about the Carbon Dioxide level and whether or not it might indicate why my symptoms are occurring. Should I be concerned? What does a level of that amount and my symptoms indicate? Is there anything else I can ask or tell the doctor so we can find the reasons as to why I am experiencing these symptoms? I would appreciate your help and response. Thank you.
I went to see my Primary Care Physician (about 2 weeks ago) over some suspicious bruises I had in both my legs. I counted about 10. My symptoms as I explained it to my Doctor was as follows:
-Bruises in both legs and they seem to be located in the same areas on each leg. - Legs falls asleep with ease also arms, hands, feet either when I am sitting or resting my arm, driving or using the phone. -heart palpitations especially when resting -headaches sometimes accompanied with dizziness and blurry vision -muscle twitches -hair falling out -rashes on arms
I have been dealing with these symptoms for about 2 years. I have done almost about every test and everything has come back normal except for my most recent CBC that my Doctor ordered that indicate a level of 19 mmol/L in my total Carbon Dioxide.
My doctor told me I shouldn't be concerned about the blood test so much as it could be due to a bit of not enough water intake. She believes my symptoms might be because of bad circulation. My doctor also ordered a Doppler ultrasound of my veins and arteries on my legs, and I have to get those test done soon.
I am a bit concerned about the Carbon Dioxide level and whether or not it might indicate why my symptoms are occurring. Should I be concerned? What does a level of that amount and my symptoms indicate? Is there anything else I can ask or tell the doctor so we can find the reasons as to why I am experiencing these symptoms? I would appreciate your help and response. Thank you.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Low Carbon Dioxide Test...I am a 25 year old female, so far I have a clean medical record. <br><br> I went to see my Primary Care Physician (about 2 weeks ago) over some suspicious bruises I had in both my legs. I counted about 10. My symptoms as I explained it to my Doctor was as follows: <br><br>-Bruises in both legs and they seem to be located in the same areas on each leg.
- Legs falls asleep with ease also arms, hands, feet either when I am sitting or resting my arm, driving or using the phone.
-heart palpitations especially when resting
-headaches sometimes accompanied with dizziness and blurry vision
-muscle twitches
-hair falling out
-rashes on arms <br><br>I have been dealing with these symptoms for about 2 years. I have done almost about every test and everything has come back normal except for my most recent CBC that my Doctor ordered that indicate a level of 19 mmol/L in my total Carbon Dioxide. <br><br>My doctor told me I shouldn't be concerned about the blood test so much as it could be due to a bit of not enough water intake. She believes my symptoms might be because of bad circulation. My doctor also ordered a Doppler ultrasound of my veins and arteries on my legs, and I have to get those test done soon. <br><br>I am a bit concerned about the Carbon Dioxide level and whether or not it might indicate why my symptoms are occurring. Should I be concerned? What does a level of that amount and my symptoms indicate? Is there anything else I can ask or tell the doctor so we can find the reasons as to why I am experiencing these symptoms? I would appreciate your help and response. Thank you.
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
"Am a bit concerned about the carbon dioxide level and whether or not it might indicate why my symptoms are occurring."
"Should I be concerned?"
Yes, of course.
"What does a level of that amount and my symptoms indicate?" I
WebMD/Healthwise
Carbon Dioxide
Test Overview
A carbon dioxide test measures the total amount of the three forms of carbon dioxide (bicarbonate, carbonic acid, and dissolved carbon dioxide) in your blood. This test is also called a total carbon dioxide or TCO2 test.
Normal
Carbon dioxide - adults:
23?29 millimoles per liter (mmol/L)
Low values -
Low values may be caused by:
Problems that increase blood pH (respiratory alkalosis), such as pneumonia, cirrhosis, liver failure, or hyperventilation.
Problems that decrease blood pH (metabolic acidosis), such as uncontrolled diabetes, kidney or heart failure, aspirin overdose, shock, frequent diarrhea, dehydration, long-term (chronic) starvation, and swallowing antifreeze (ethylene glycol) or wood alcohol (methanol).
What Affects the Test
What to Think About
www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/carbon-dioxide
Lab Tests Online
Understanding your tests
CO2
Also known as: Total C02, TCO2, Bicarbonate
Formal name: Carbon Dioxide Content
www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/co2/test.html
.
Additionally, of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at ANY AGE, various symptoms can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic), or even be silent. Sometimes, a condition can be overlooked, missed, or misinterpreted with this or that type of diagnostic test.
Take care,
CardioStar☆
WebMD community member (8/99)
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You and Your Doctor: It Takes Two to Tango
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"Am a bit concerned about the carbon dioxide level and whether or not it might indicate why my symptoms are occurring."
"Should I be concerned?"
Yes, of course.
"What does a level of that amount and my symptoms indicate?" I
WebMD/Healthwise
Carbon Dioxide
Test Overview
A carbon dioxide test measures the total amount of the three forms of carbon dioxide (bicarbonate, carbonic acid, and dissolved carbon dioxide) in your blood. This test is also called a total carbon dioxide or TCO2 test.
Normal
Carbon dioxide - adults:
23?29 millimoles per liter (mmol/L)
Low values -
Low values may be caused by:
Problems that increase blood pH (respiratory alkalosis), such as pneumonia, cirrhosis, liver failure, or hyperventilation.
Problems that decrease blood pH (metabolic acidosis), such as uncontrolled diabetes, kidney or heart failure, aspirin overdose, shock, frequent diarrhea, dehydration, long-term (chronic) starvation, and swallowing antifreeze (ethylene glycol) or wood alcohol (methanol).
What Affects the Test
What to Think About
www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/carbon-dioxide
Lab Tests Online
Understanding your tests
CO2
Also known as: Total C02, TCO2, Bicarbonate
Formal name: Carbon Dioxide Content
www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/co2/test.html
.
Additionally, of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at ANY AGE, various symptoms can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic), or even be silent. Sometimes, a condition can be overlooked, missed, or misinterpreted with this or that type of diagnostic test.
Take care,
CardioStar☆
WebMD community member (8/99)
-
-
☑Be well-informed
WebMD
Heart Disease TYPES
Men/Women
Acquired or Congenital
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men
SYMPTOMS
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms
Mayo Clinic
Heart Disease
Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Treatments and drugs. Lifestyle and home remedies. Prevention...
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the ☂ of....
www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120
-
HeartSite
Heart info, cardiac (commonly performed) tests info, actual diagnostic images.
www.heartsite.com
-
Good to know, for the primary/secondary prevention of heart attack/brain attack
Epidemiologic studies have revealed risk factors for atherosclerosis (typically affects coronary, carotid, peripheral arteries), which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction, mutation), diabetes (the highest risk factor), smoking (includes secondhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), diet high in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, high LDL, high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, LOW HDL (less than 40 mg/dL, an HDL level of 60/65 mg/dL or more is considered protective against dreaded coronary artery disease), high homocysteine, and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).
- -
OptumHealth
Making the Most of Your Doctor Visits
Ten tips for making your visit to the doctor more effective.
www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/Health+Hubs/item/Making+the+Most+of+Your+Doctor+Visits
HealingWell
You and Your Doctor: It Takes Two to Tango
Your medical care is a two way street......
www.healingwell.com/library/health/article.asp?author=salvucci&id=5
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
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Report This| Share this:Low Carbon Dioxide Test...Hi: <br><br><b>"Am a bit concerned about the carbon dioxide level and whether or not it might indicate why my symptoms are occurring."</b><br><br><b>"Should I be concerned?"</b><br><br>Yes, of course. <br><br><b>"What does a level of that amount and my symptoms indicate?" I</b><br><br>WebMD/Healthwise <br><br><b>Carbon Dioxide</b><br><br>Test Overview <br><br>A carbon dioxide test measures the total amount of the
three forms of carbon dioxide (bicarbonate, carbonic acid,
and dissolved carbon dioxide) in your blood. This test is
also called a total carbon dioxide or TCO2 test. <br><br><b>Normal</b><br><br>Carbon dioxide - adults: <br><br>23?29 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) <br><br><b>Low values -</b><br><br>Low values may be caused by: <br><br>Problems that increase blood pH (respiratory alkalosis), such as pneumonia, cirrhosis, liver failure, or hyperventilation. <br><br>Problems that decrease blood pH (metabolic acidosis), such as uncontrolled diabetes, kidney or heart failure, aspirin overdose, shock, frequent diarrhea, dehydration, long-term (chronic) starvation, and swallowing antifreeze (ethylene glycol) or wood alcohol (methanol). <br><br><b>What Affects the Test</b><br><br><b>What to Think About</b><br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/carbon-dioxide>www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/carbon-dioxide</a> <br><br>Lab Tests Online <br><br><i>Understanding your tests</i> <br><br><b>CO2</b><br><br>Also known as: Total C02, TCO2, Bicarbonate <br><br>Formal name: Carbon Dioxide Content <br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/co2/test.html>www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/co2/test.html</a> <br><br>. <br><br>Additionally, of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at ANY AGE, various symptoms can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic), or even be silent. Sometimes, a condition can be overlooked, missed, or misinterpreted with this or that type of diagnostic test. <br><br>Take care, <br><br>CardioStar☆ <br><br>WebMD community member (8/99) <br><br>- <br><br>- <br><br><b>☑Be well-informed</b><br><br>WebMD <br><br><b>Heart Disease TYPES</b><br><br>Men/Women <br><br><i>Acquired or Congenital</i> <br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men>www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men</a> <br><br><b>SYMPTOMS</b><br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms>www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms</a> <br><br>Mayo Clinic <br><br><b>Heart Disease</b><br><br>Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Treatments and drugs. Lifestyle and home remedies. Prevention... <br><br>Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels. The various diseases that fall under the ☂ of.... <br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120>www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120</a> <br><br>- <br><br><b>HeartSite</b><br><br>Heart info, cardiac (commonly performed) tests info, actual diagnostic images. <br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.heartsite.com>www.heartsite.com</a> <br><br>- <br><br><b>Good to know, for the primary/secondary prevention of heart attack/brain attack</b><br><br>Epidemiologic studies have revealed risk factors for atherosclerosis (typically affects coronary, carotid, peripheral arteries), which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction, mutation), diabetes (the highest risk factor), smoking (includes secondhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), diet high in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, high LDL, high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, LOW HDL (less than 40 mg/dL, an HDL level of 60/65 mg/dL or more is considered protective against dreaded coronary artery disease), high homocysteine, and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP). <br><br>- - <br><br>OptumHealth <br><br><b>Making the Most of Your Doctor Visits</b><br><br><b>Ten tips for making your visit to the doctor more effective.</b><br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/Health>www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/Health</a>+Hubs/item/Making+the+Most+of+Your+Doctor+Visits <br><br>HealingWell <br><br><b>You and Your Doctor: It Takes Two to Tango</b><br><br>Your medical care is a two way street...... <br><br><a rel=nofollow href=http://www.healingwell.com/library/health/article.asp?author=salvucci>www.healingwell.com/library/health/article.asp?author=salvucci</a>&id=5 <br><br>. <br><br>It's your future......be there. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/cool.gif" align="top" border="0"> <br><br>. . <br><br><b>☛WebMD/WebMD message boards does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.</b>
jmkkklove responded:
am doing the same thing and my co2 level is 29.00. did you ever find out anything?
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