copd

[jb1960]

hi everyone,my heart is going up to 130 but my oxygen levels are dropping as low as 82/83 on moving about,is this safe for me to leave as is ?? im not on oxygen just inhalers

[Nottobad]

Hi I would phone NHS 24 just to be on the safe side is your o2 level that low when you are sitting. I have to phone my resp team if mine falls below 91 take care. Let us know how you get on xx

[jb1960 in reply to Nottobad]

no its quite settled at 91/92 at rest,only seems to happen when i'm on my feet,thanks for your reply,im going to give them a call

jeanette x

[PastMeBest]

Hi jb1960 a warm welcome to our informative and friendly forum.

Your oxygen levels are quite low on exertion and I would be inclined to ring the NHS Helpline tel: 111 and ask their advice about it.

You mention in your first post that you have had COPD for 5 years. I assume therefore that you are under a Pulmonary Consultant and will have had Lung Function tests to find out the condition of your lungs. Have you done the 6 minute walk test? They use the results from this test to determine if you need oxygen.

Take care.

Regards. John

[jb1960 in reply to PastMeBest]

Hi John,I only see my Gp when I need to,Im due to have another lung function test in october but don't feel I can wait till then,I done the 6 minute walk on thurs as Im due to start rehab classes tomorrow,my oxygen levels fell to 80 then,the physio says she'll keep an eye on my levels tomorrow & if it happens again she will need to refer me back to the hospital

jeanette

[Nottobad]

Hi Jeanette did you phone NHS24.

[jb1960 in reply to Nottobad]

yes I phoned them,just on my way to the hospital as we speak,going down to get checked,ill let you know how i get on thanks

jeanette x

[Hidden]

No it's not so see your doctor asap. If your sats regularly drop below 90% and especially under 84% you could be causing damage to your other organs. x

[jb1960 in reply to Hidden]

just going to the hospital to get checked over,

thanks

jeanette x

[warwickstag]

If your sats fall to 80 on exercise, at the very least you need ambulatory oxygen. Organ damage can occur when sats fall below 88 for any length of time. I would be pushing for some help, I think you need it. Good luck.

[joyce741]

i was told that it was because my oxygen levels where taking too long to get back to normally is why i was put on oxygen.

[jb1960 in reply to joyce741]

my oxygen levels are coming back up quite quick once i stop or sit down,,only seems to be when i'm on my feet doing anything

[jb1960]

Hi guys,chest infection was causing the problem with my oxygen levels,usual meds,hope fully they'll kick in quick,,been referred for another breathing test asap to see if there's much change

jeanette x

[Nottobad in reply to jb1960]

Hi Jeanette. Glad to hear you got things sorted out. Just rest and l hope the medication kicks in quickly. Take care. X

[jb1960 in reply to Nottobad]

thank you

jeanette x