Unable to walk more than 4 steps and high carbon dioxide levels

[Thyroid17]

I remember having an event like this prior to diagnosis many years ago. I read an article which I have lost track of which seemed to explain how the event was thyroid linked. A relative (diagnosed) has these symptoms and is currently in hospital (two weeks) but all tests show no indication of what the issue could be. Can anyone remember an article highlighting these symptoms? Thanks

[Buddy195 Administrator]

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

This article is about carbon monoxide … will keep looking!

[Thyroid17 in reply to Buddy195]

Thanks Buddy195 but it is transient high carbon dioxide levels not carbon monoxide.

[JumpJiving]

See my.clevelandclinic.org/heal...

[Thyroid17 in reply to JumpJiving]

Thanks

[HealthStarDust]

Has an gas leak been or other source been ruled out?

[Thyroid17 in reply to HealthStarDust]

Hi HealthStarDust, thanks for replying but it is transient high carbon dioxide not carbon monoxide.

[HealthStarDust in reply to Thyroid17]

Ah. Apologies.

[Dryski]

From what I just looked up hypothyroidism weakens our lungs and ability to expell carbon dioxide much like COPD does and it builds up in the blood stream. Mostly when your levels are very low or near coma stage. That's what I seen but don't quote me on that.

[Thyroid17 in reply to Dryski]

Thanks Dryski

[SmallBlueThing]

Could you be thinking of low CO2, which can cause weakness? Do you hyperventilate?

[Thyroid17 in reply to SmallBlueThing]

It is high CO2 when the CO2 rises it then causes breathlessness, as observed in hospital ward but no diagnosis as yet.