In physiology, the primary ions of electrolytes are sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), chloride (Cl−), hydrogen phosphate (HPO42−), and hydrogen carbonate (HCO3−). The electric charge symbols of plus (+) and minus (−) indicate that the substance in question is ionic in nature and has an imbalanced distribution of electrons, the result of chemical dissociation".
Hi there. You are suffering from the effects of hypokalemia or potassium deficiency. Mild hypokalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, myalgia, muscle cramps, and constipation. Certain ecg findings are flattened or inverted Twave, a U wave, ST depression, and a wide PR interval. Mild hypokalemia could be treated with oral potassium chloride supplements and nutritional supplements like bananas, oranges, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables etc.
Does anyone else have recurring issues with low potassium (hypokalemia)? Prior to TX I don't think it had been really ever checked but since starting it's shown up low (2.1-2.8) a few times.
Presence of adrenal tumors and hypertension cause the renal potassium stores to be depleted and make the person susceptible to hypokalemia. Use of chemotherapy also causes hypokalemia"
Too much insulin secretion can cause hypokalemia because insulin promotes potassium to enter skeletal muscle cells. Be aware that adrenal tumors, congestive heart failure and hypertension predispose a person to hypokalemia because renal potassium stores can be depleted by these conditions.
Posh~if you are hypokalemic, your dietary Potassium may not be a sufficient means of normalizing your blood Potassium. OTC Potassium may not be stong enough either. A provider will need to order a blood Potassium level, and if low, a prescription for Potassium will be prescribed. I would suggest you make a doctor's appointment and make sure you avoid diuretics and/or laxatives.
* Muscle cramps/aches
* Fatigue, malaise and intermittent dizziness
* Abnormal heart rhythms if the deficiency is not corrected (known medically as arrhythmia)
Your symptoms could be due to lower than normal potassium and sodium. I advise seeing that same MD for follow up. Increase potassium by eating potatoes, drinking orange juice, and use a multivitamin with potassium.
24 Year Old Female Diagnosed With Chiari In 2009. Ive Had A Decompression Surgery And A VP Shunt Placed In 2010. For The Past Few Weeks My Neck, Head & Tummy Where My VP Shunt Is Located Has Been Causing Me A Sharp Excruciating Pain. I Went To The ER And Was Informed My Hypokalemia Level Is Extremely Low. I Was Given A Potassium Drink In The Hospital And Told To Rest And Eat Plenty Of Bananas. Today Is Day 5 And The Pain Has Only Gotten Worse And Other Symptoms Have Been Added.
Are you saying that the postassium levels are low? My cat has low blood potassium levels, and is doing great on potassium supplements. Why not get your cat put on the supplements. Potassium is VERY dangerous when it's too low, this effects the muscles in the body and affects the heart rate(very slow). You need to call your vet about this. Potassium is an electrolyte that is important to living beings.
They need to not have the tourniquet rubber too long before drawing blood for potassium, because that can cause a false increase in your potassium measurement.
Before you take any more florinef, I think you might try to get a hold of your primary care doctor about cutting back, since your cardio is not in, and if your primary care physician is not in either, you might try calling and speaking to a pharmacist about your situation.
Should I take Potassium gluconate or Potassium Choloride for diuretic induced hypokalemia. How much should I take. I have had leg cramps for the past 3 nights.
The only thing that counts is the amount of actual (elemental) potassium you are ingesting. For instance we take 595mg tablets of potassium gluconate containing 99mg of elemental potassium.
This means that if I am willing to take 20 of these cheap little pills a day to get my 2000mg (2g) of potassium that is just fine. I don’t need to buy relatively expensive potassium chloride.
Is this true?
( I have been in ER twice with hypokalemia (level 2.8). Is this normal with Hypokalemia? Only other health condition epilepsy). Should I be concerned about Ventricular Fibrilation?
This is a condition that occurs when a person’s body excretes too much potassium. Hypokalemia can cause a person to not have enough potassium in their blood. Low levels of potassium can cause a number of symptoms, including muscle weakness that can result in paralysis.
Left bundle branch block: This is a condition where the electrical impulses to the heart’s left ventricle become slower. This can make it more difficult for the heart to pump blood efficiently.
There is a hereditary component to some heart disease so it is usually good advice to reduce all known risk factors such as lack of proper diet, not exercising, smoking, etc.
The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. Any level below 3.5 mEq/L is called as "low potassium level". For some insight, one out of 5 people hospitalized in the United States, has a low potassium level. When the potassium level drops to less than 2.
I've been told I should increase my electrolyte intake. I've done so but am still having problems. I'm wondering if it's because of the type of electrolytes I've been using, mainly potassium citrate and magnesium citrate. I'm mainly interested in the best electrolytes for neural and brain health and was wondering if someone could suggest me some. I'm kind of interested in magnesium chloride.
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