Thank you all that replied to my post - My SATS are not to blame for my Breathlessness - But something is and it's being sorted.
I went to see my GP and my 02 SATs are normal for me, They go to 89 and even lower, but not consistently. I normally am 92 at the moment - but as I say can go lower.
I am glad of that outcome. I really did not want to be on Oxygen.
She was concerned with my breathing and I did get a good examining - Although COPD and Asthma can cause thatm she has it down as anaemia as it could also be cause by one of my heart coditions. Of which I have three,
I will be having an echo as I have 2 valve problems which could be a cause of breathing. also Angina and AF.
I had for last 18 months or so iI tried to manage without using a resue pack, silly I know but Dr has put and end to that, and sent a script to chemist for one.
I have to see a Physio also , thats another story.
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Your GP seems to be very thorough Ern which is good and she sounds supportive of you and your health issues. No oxygen is what you wanted so that’s something.
AF is horrible on its own without other heart issues too. Hoping things improve for you and good luck with the physio.😳xxx🤞🏼🩷❤️
Thank you Carole - She really is a star ad you always feel she is on your side, No oxygen is a plus, Amioderon would have had to go, and that is the treatment for my AF, as you say is horrible.
At least I have a plan now to sort out my breathing. xxx
I wish I could take Bisoprolol Carole, Amioderon I was given for VT before AF - It's effective but can cause damage, my thyroid wrecked with Amioderon. - but that's the safest for me. I used to take 200mg, but it's beed reduced to 100mg - I did not like Riveroxiban at first, but got used to it now.
I’ve read about Amioderone but don’t like the sound of it. Shame Bisoprolol isn’t suitable. Pete and l are both used to Rivaroxaban now too. Take care xxx😘
Good news re oxygen. Glad you are having further investigations. Your Gp is v good and you will find out what is going on as our minds work overtime trying to figure it all out. Fingers crossed on heart issues. I wanted to check how you had got on before settling for tea. Take care. xx
That's good news about the oxygen Ern, I'm pleased for you 😊 Your lovely doctor has a lot to juggle, and seems to be thorough and caring. You've a good one there!
Oh I really hope you get a good one Snowdrops_17 - When I moved to village, new neibours tols us which GP was best,we followed what they said, and they was right. I really wish you get a good one Snowdrops_17
With all your health issues ern you are doing well getting the gp to at least see you and be proactive with tests etc ,I hope you can get a resolution to be able to get all under control and feel better in yourself
Much of my breathlessness issue was resolved when my anaemia and paroxysmal AF were treated, so I'm hoping for great results for you.
So glad you don't have to be worrying about oxygen, but if that time ever comes, your GP will no doubt make sure it's the right thing for you. She sounds brilliant!
Sometimes, we try to soldier on as don't want something else added into the mix to complicate things further, but it is best to involve your GP when they are as good as yours.
Thank you MoyB - I am being treat for anaemia and AF - I am having blood tests Friday, It;s some from Astha.COPD but she is sending me for an echo. as my Valves could be causing some of the breathing, plus a 24 hour ECG . Yes I needed to see her,and you say "now onwards and upwards."
Good news not needing oxygen, you are very lucky with your doctor she sounds like a very thorough person, lucky here to even get to see one, hopefully she’ll get you sorted out soon, take care 😊🌷🌺
Hi Ern007, your health list sounds like mine just different illnesses except the lung ones. I am on the physio list at present for lung physio lncase I need an op after the radiotherapy. My doctor is on my side like you and always smiles. She is to be my long term named GP since my other one retired. I like you find the stats confusing at times but no oxygen as yet. Although the new oxygen canisters are much more geared to keeping you mobile. Good luck with the physio they are usually very thorough about health and wellbeing. Heres a good sign even the men at my practice reccomend the named doctor I have. Plus she can use a computer while talking to you. So keep going to yours she maybe the best in town so to speak. 👍
it’s good to hear things are being checked out and that you O2 is not the cause of your breathing difficulties. I hope you get to the bottom of it and can resolve the issue.
Hi Ern, so pleased about the no oxygen👍😊. And good luck going forward with the CT, ECG & Echo🤞. Keep us all posted on those and also about your physio😊❤️xxx
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