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Low Carbon Dioxide In The Blood
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Does anyone else have low carbon dioxide levels in the blood? I am on topriamate and my levels are progressively getting lower and lower.

I mentioned this to my primary she was concerned and wanted me to talk to neuro. She said it could be a side effect of toprimate. I am only on 200mg xr. Let me know your thoughts. My chloride levels are also rising. BUN and Creatinine are good and so is my GFR. I try to stay well hyrdated and I do not drink soda. I am having allot of bowel issues for over a… read more

posted March 19, 2019
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I found out my stomach issues were from food allergies. Foods that I have eaten all my life I had developed an allergy to. I did not know that could happen. But my primary doc couldn't find anything wrong with me to explain my horrible stomach issues. So she sent me to an allergist. I knew I wasn't eating the 2 foods I was allergic to and they tested me for a whole new batch of foods. I now have no stomach issues but I sure miss eating some of my favorite foods.

posted March 23, 2019

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