Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Hot Flashes And Clammy Legs While Having COPD?
Question: Hello, I am COPD, 65, 6'1" 195# male ___non smoker. Suddenly experienced very warm all over and have very clamy legs, no where else. laid down awhile (5 mins) with elevated legs. 30 mins later feeling same had lunch just before systems , turkey sandwich, chips, iced tea .. Any ideas, very weird sensation?
Meds currently,,, singular, albuteral neb,, advair, fluticasone, baby aspirn, celexa, vitamins c, d, iron
Meds currently,,, singular, albuteral neb,, advair, fluticasone, baby aspirn, celexa, vitamins c, d, iron
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to changes in blood pressure (high or low blood pressure) or an electrolyte imbalance.
Did you measure your heart rate and blood pressure? What are the values?
I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for the possible cause :
- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- some blood lab tests (fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, complete blood count).
- an arterial blood gas analysis (especially considering the fact that you suffer from copd).
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to changes in blood pressure (high or low blood pressure) or an electrolyte imbalance.
Did you measure your heart rate and blood pressure? What are the values?
I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests to investigate for the possible cause :
- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- some blood lab tests (fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, complete blood count).
- an arterial blood gas analysis (especially considering the fact that you suffer from copd).
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
