When I went to ER for my Emergency bowel obstruction they also found my potassium was so low I was going to be admitted for 5 days just to raise it. They said mine was fatally low and started immediate IV replacment. So please stay on top of this.

Tamale Molly

over the counter potassium is totally different from perscription potassium. perscription potassium is measured in milliequivilants. Over the counter potassium is measured in milligrams. You would have to ask a pharmacist how much the OTC stuff equals the perscription stuff.

Try to eat foods with potassium in them

All meats and fish are good sources of potassium, as are soy products, vegetables including broccoli, peas, lima beans, tomatoes, and potatoes. Fruits that contain significant sources of potassium include citrus fruits, cantaloupe, bananas and apricots.

Not to alarm you, but you need to be on top of this potassium is one of those essential electrolytes that can affect your heart function. Too much or too little can cause your heart to have electrical disturbances. Please have it checked regularly and take the supplements you need.


Good Luck,

Laura

thanks guys. I was put on something to take here for two weeks because I was told the potassium was very low . I really didn't know about potassium and how important it was before. I was surprised it was so low because I eat so much stuff with it already in it.