4 comments on “What Does Your Doctor Mean By Low Oxygen Saturation Levels Or Low Blood Oxygen Levels And What Can You Do About It?

  1. do you know what would cause normal o2 sats sittting down, but they drop when I am up and moving around? It took years for the drs to figure this out, but after one had me wear the o2 sensor while walking around his office he saw the o2 sats drop as i walked. I also have central and obstructive sleep apnea, chronic broncitis and probable asthma. had pulmonary test done that said i had beginning of copd, but otherwise ok and I could stop doing the oxygen. I live at a very high alltitude and have noticed a huge difference after going to a lower altitude for 7 months then back up to the mountains, now I feel out of breath , mostly at night, but my sats are ok when I go to the dr. they wont listen about the walking around part and only test while im sitting down. sigh..hopefully I can find something on this site that will help, and ideas you have would be appreciated
    thanks
    lisa

    • Dear Lisa,
      I am so sorry that I didn’t notice your comment until now.

      Yes, I know what would cause what you describe.

      When your heart has more work to do it requires more oxygen. It only makes sense that an oxygen deficit will show up first while you are moving.

      It will also show up while you are sleeping. As your heart gets weak and the fluid accumulates, it pools in your lungs when you are horizontal. Perhaps a repeat sleep study is in order. I assume that you are being treated with sleep apnea equipment and that you use it every night, correct?

      Sleep apnea is a life threatening issue! You risk death every time you sleep without addressing your issue.

      REMEMBER! You can buy an oxygen generator WITHOUT a prescription. Get oxygen any way you can and it WILL benefit you in HUGE ways!

      Good luck!

      Many blessings,
      Carrie

  2. Hi, my name is Erica I’m 26 years of age & I have asthma plus Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia & was just curious about something. I decided to sign up for this because all the people I know that could talk with that dealt with lung issues have all passed away so I’m trying to find other means to reach out when I can’t get a hold of a doctor. But my question is if your oxygen level drops down to 82% like mine did earlier tonight & another night not too long ago & I put my oxygen on as my levels go back up to where they should be is it normal for me to get a headache after the fact my oxygen is going up to where it should be rather then getting the headache when my oxygen is that low?

    • Hello Erica

      You sound like you have serious issues. Yes, a headache is a reasonable response to a significant episode.

      If you’d like a complimentary strategy session to create a plan to address your needs, email me at thelifebreathcoach @ gmail.com

      Be well,
      Carrie
      The Life Breath Coach
      Heart Failure Solutions

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