Question 1

my mom has major copd.lately she's been losing her mind.dazed, confused and asking weird things. its getting worse daily. is she ok?

Accepted Answer

No she's not: Someone has to evaluate her co2, her oxygenation and even her BP to make sure she is not hypotensive or has rapid heart rates and decreased blood flow  to the brain.

Question 2

confused.feeling sick for five yrs.dx mild copd.many tests.symptoms are total fatigue.pains all over.gastro issues.weak.declining.tests all good.ideas?

Accepted Answer

See holistic doc: There are many common conditions that most doctors never consider or test for that could be contributing to your problems including intestinal parasites, lyme disease (standard tests can have false negatives), food allergies, gallbladder problems (despite normal tests), lack of digestive enzymes, food allergies, heavy metal toxicity etc.See a holistic doctor to evaluate. See comment for more info:.

Question 3

do i have copd, emphysema? im 29, very healthy, probably i had 10 cigarettes in my life (last one was 4 years ago) i just got diagnosed with reactive airways disease, and im so confused about that term as per google.
only big symptom sob. gasping air

Accepted Answer

RAD: RAD is a simple descriptor for what an overactive natural lung defense. If anyone inhales chlorine gas, the lung protective mechanism closes the small airways to stop gas entry that would injure the delicate inner membranes . It re-opens if the exposure stops. RAD in its mildest form is sometimes called cough variant asthma but the term can be applied to infectious causes or true asthma.

Question 4

my mom just called me from hosp and said she is on magnesium. why would they give a patient with copd, chf and diabetic magnesium? maybe she's confused

Accepted Answer

It is very good: For both COPD and chf


she should  continue at home if her doc agrees.

Question 5

a recent chest xray my mom had done to check for metastasis showed no cancer spread but copd or asthma. i'm confused about what xray may have shown?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray : No need to get confused; chest x-ray likely did not show findings of metastatic cancer but just emphysema/copd in lung. It sounds like a good report.

Question 6

my cholesterol is 251 my echocardiogram was ok 16 months ago
doctor says she hears a murmur, i do have a few symptoms that may suggest it, but could be copd? my blood pressure is normal i am under weight, so confused to know what it all means???

Accepted Answer

: This means you have high cholesterol and a murmur. Some murmurs are important &amp; worrisome and some not. You sort this out with a doc who knows your case /history well. The cited information is not specific to any particular condition.

Question 7

some differences between confusion and disorientation?

Accepted Answer

Semantics: Orientation is usually defined by knowing time, place, and person.  Anyone can get confused about these details at times.  You can be fully oriented but still be confused.

Question 8

does anxiety cause brief moments of confusion/disorientation?

Accepted Answer

That may occur: if you are feeling quite overwhelming or if experiencing a panic attac,.

Question 9

what is causing my random moments of disorientation, confusion, slurred speech and nausia?

Accepted Answer

? Brain circulation : Sounds like neurological symptoms. If you are older than 50, get yourself checked to make sure that your brain circulation is healthy and you do not have high blood pressure.
Some medicines/drugs can cause similar effects. You need a doctor to check you if these symptoms are not going away!

Question 10

bp was 86/52 with confusion, sleepiness, disorientation, and mild hallucinations from sleep deprivation. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

: Doubt you can attribute blood pressure causing your sleep deprivation, but confusion, disorientation, and hallucinations can be seen with lack of sleep.  If this is an ongoing saga, you should get evaluated by a sleep specialist, and consider overnight sleep study.  Address with your doctor.

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My mom has major copd.lately she's been losing her mind.dazed, confused and asking weird things. its getting worse daily. is she ok?

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Confused.feeling sick for five yrs.dx mild copd.many tests.symptoms are total fatigue.pains all over.gastro issues.weak.declining.tests all good.ideas?

A member asked:

Do i have copd, emphysema? im 29, very healthy, probably i had 10 cigarettes in my life (last one was 4 years ago) i just got diagnosed with reactive airways disease, and im so confused about that term as per google. only big symptom sob. gasping air

A member asked:

My mom just called me from hosp and said she is on magnesium. why would they give a patient with copd, chf and diabetic magnesium? maybe she's confused

A member asked:

A recent chest xray my mom had done to check for metastasis showed no cancer spread but copd or asthma. i'm confused about what xray may have shown?

A member asked:

My cholesterol is 251 my echocardiogram was ok 16 months ago doctor says she hears a murmur, i do have a few symptoms that may suggest it, but could be copd? my blood pressure is normal i am under weight, so confused to know what it all means???

A member asked:

Some differences between confusion and disorientation?

A member asked:

Does anxiety cause brief moments of confusion/disorientation?

A member asked:

What is causing my random moments of disorientation, confusion, slurred speech and nausia?

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Bp was 86/52 with confusion, sleepiness, disorientation, and mild hallucinations from sleep deprivation. is that normal?

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