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I have c.o.p.d big decision to go ahead with transplant not on list yet i have carbon dioxide. any pill to get rid in blood stream makes me shake bad.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Everyone: "has carbon dioxide" Are you saying your CO2 blood level is high??? That should make you SLEEPY not SHAKY! Speak with your Pulmonologist (You should be seeinh one) I have a hunch its a LOW OXYGEN which is making you restless... Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 9/5/2015

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