potassium???

[kechianyree 0]

Sooo my bloodwork came back today and my potassium is low so now I have to take some for 30 days what does potassium have to do with anything???

[shart4 0]

It can be dangerous for your potassium to drop too low, as it helps your kidneys and heart function properly. I found that laying off the sodium helps to keep mine at a normal level.

[kechianyree 0]

then it could be the synthroid I take for my hypothyroid that makes potassium low

[shart4 0]

I know that some diuretics can cause it, but I don't know about Synthroid.... however, my daughter takes it and had leg cramps this weekend while she was home from college. It would be something to ask the doctor next visit. Good luck with everything!

[kechianyree 0]

Ok it's not the snythroid well not alone they Synthroid is sodium based which makes me swell so I also take a Water pill (here is the aha moment) that lowers potassium as well as I was taking a antibiotic that didn't agree with my stomach for 10 days (also a cause of low potassium) so there you have it it's a one pill downfall

[onikenbai 33]

Potassium is also extremely important in making your neurons fire. Brain: it's a good thing.

[dean123 0]

Eat at least one banana a day. I have a history of on again off again low potassium. Bananas and tomotoes help bring it up as well as a potassium supplement.

Just an idea.

[shart4 0]

good luck with your surgery!!!

[kechianyree 0]

Thanks guys I have to take the supplement ie horse pill for 30 days my surgery falls right in the middle. I guess it can't hurt