Could having more oxygen in her blood cause an increase in heart failure symptoms? She is not on a diuretic. Every ER doctor we see is shocked to learn this information.
I'm calling her doctor's office today and question them about a diuretic.
I know in the last week, she has gone from being fairly active to very uncomfortable.
CHF is a build up of fluid around the heart and I always thought diuretics were standard.
How long has your mother been living with this diagnosis, what has changed in the last week, who prescribed the oxygen, and who is in overall charge of her medical care?
Call and discuss your concerns with her doctor. I am not a doctor but this can be factor. Don’t wait as there are plenty of things that can be going on - renal failure, etc.
Yes & purchase a pulse ox. A good one costs about $65 and worth it.
Her ankles do get puffy. She is supposed to wear support stockings, but hasn't put them on as often recently.
We have a call in to her doctor who should finally be back tomorrow.
I bought on oximeter last week. Her oxygen level is 95 or better now.