Shortness of breathe

I have already posted that my father decided not to have his battery replaced in his om. He is 93 1/2 and said he's tired and ready to "go home". I have noticed in the last week that he is beginning to experience shortness of breath mainly at night and in the morning when he gets up. Is there a connection between this and battery failure?

4 Comments

maybe meds

by ronbabsh - 2010-08-14 06:08:12

I also was having shortness of breath and not feeling well at all. I had a hard time walking from my car to my desk at work. I felt the same way as your dad. I was ready to be with my maker. My Dr added to my pile of pills a new one and within a day I was feeling better then I had in a long time.

the way it is

by jessie - 2010-08-14 10:08:32

as the battery dies slowly we begin to feel as we once did with little energy..a step away from cardiac arrest...and to be honest...not functioning on all four cylynders.if this is his suggestion then as his child it needs to be respected. he will go downhill gradually and then one day the battery will die. bless his heart. would an assessment be worht it by amental health person...but geez 93 and a half. whew all the best jessie

I don't know but...

by Tracie H - 2010-08-14 12:08:35

I do hope you and your father find peace in his decision. I would imagine it's not easy for you to hear his choice. Blessings to both of you.

Battery condition

by ElectricFrank - 2010-08-15 01:08:38

Feel your fathers pulse when he is experiencing symptoms. A failing battery will cause his pulse to become irregular or weak.

frank

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