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29 days after carbon monoxide exposure, several trips to emergency room including the day of exposure. still suffering from headaches, lightheadedness. and vertigo. blood tests each visit and last trip a ct scan only now they say i have vertigo. help?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If the blood tests indicate the carbon monoxide is out of your system, which it likely is by now, then your symptoms likely have a different cause. You should see your doctor, and perhaps a neurologist, for a complete evaluation of your symptoms. If the correct etiology is found, treatment can be rendered. Best of luck to you!

Answered 2/26/2023

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If you had a heavy dose of carbon monoxide poisoning, you can have significant post exposure neurological symptoms. Were you given oxygen inhalation treatment promptly on arrival in an ER? You might consider a consultation at a university hospital that has a department of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as specialists there may be better able to advise you about your current symptomatology&prognosis

Answered 3/6/2023

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Carbon monoxide exposure, depending on duration and intensity, can eventuate in permanent brain injury. An emergency room is not an appropriate place for a thorough diagnostic evaluation, and, as mentioned, a neurologist would be your best resource.

Answered 2/26/2023

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