CO2 two weeks ago was 21 (22-33 is normal). This week another CMP showed CO2 at 18, even lower. Has anyone else had this happen? It has dipped slightly in the past, but always came back to normal on the follow-up CMP. It has never been lower than 21, so this is very alarming. Doctor doesn't seem concerned, just says "we'll monitor". All other numbers are in normal range, no kidney problems or liver problems. He had an echocardiogram back in January which showed some minimal decreased… read more
A low CO2 level can be a sign of several conditions, including: Kidney disease. Diabetic ketoacidosis, which happens when your body's blood acid level goes up because it doesn't have enough insulin to digest sugars. I would have your doc keep a close watch on this.
As long as you have good doctor(s) do not worry. My number(s) go out of normal range sometimes for a month or 2 or 3 but bounce back. And they tend to be different ones from month to month. They are usually looking for certain groups of numbers(same ones) to remain too far out of range before they take action.You should be fine. Hope this helps!!! God bless you!!
Also, wearing the masks can give you a headache from breathing your own Co2. Just FYI
Anne, I know they will keep checking it. Sometimes I wonder if wearing these face masks could mess it up??
Some lady was driving with a N95 mask on. She was by herself in the car. So don't know why she was wearing the mask? Anyway, she passed out briefly and wrecked her car