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RE: Potassium was LOW- utoh - 4/9/2010 10:23:20 AM

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RE: Potassium was LOW- utoh - 4/9/2010 10:35:35 AM

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I couldn't fathom gatorade being a problem unless you had an issue with potassium in general or just drank a 55 gallon drum..It's something the body requires to operate and it's required in high doses compared to most other things..

At 8oz consumption you only get around 30 something mg..That's roughly 1% of what you need daily..Most people are easily deficient of it.

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RE: Potassium was LOW- utoh - 4/9/2010 11:13:45 AM

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Diuretics are often prescribed for high blood pressure, and for fluid retention (edema) which to some extent may be a kidney problem, or may be heart-related too. Many diuretics flush potassium from the blood. Some do not. Find out if the one you are taking has this effect. If it does, you will likely need supplements but they need to be carefully titrated to match what the diuretic is pulling out. Been around that block.

It's much easier to be on a potassium-sparing diuretic. However they tend to be less powerful overall, and also cost more per dose. Keep at it. Bug your doc till your meds work for you rather than you having to work for your meds.

GP's are not necessarily up on all the interactions of the various blood pressure and heart drugs. I found this out when I was having trouble, and asked my pharmacist for a (free) consultation. He saw a conflict and sent me back to my doctor, who became persuaded to consult with a cardiologist. Between them they worked it out.

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RE: Potassium was LOW- utoh - 4/9/2010 11:22:50 AM

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Hi GR,

yeah- makes sense.

I was expecting him to up the one pill- but he upped the other one. So I think it will work. I mean we have blood work-- tests and history.

it took a while to get to this point.

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