Question 1

three cups of black coffee before my fasting blood test. potassium came in at 5.7. could this be the cause. i'm healthy otherwise.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely...: The opposite correlation is actually more likely. Intaking caffeine can actually lower your potassium level because of the diuretic effect of caffeine.

Question 2

chronic bulimic, constantly in pain + swollen. severely low potassium etc. diarrohea is dark bloody n resembles coffee grounds. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor: It sounds like you may have a gastrointestinal bleeding in addition to likely nutritional deficiency, salt and fluid imbalance.  I would recommend that you seek urgent medical attention as blood loss and electrolyte imbalance can result in death.

Question 3

i take potassium, drink water and gatorade 2 cups coffee but still cramp some days. do i need to go to dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should be seen.  There are many causes of cramps besides low potassium.

Question 4

is ensure low in potassium?

Accepted Answer

ENSURE: Ensure is not low in potassium. It can overload one with potassium if one has kidney impairment.

Question 5

does align have potassium in it?

Accepted Answer

Align: Align contains Bifantis (Bifidobacterium infantis 35624) which is a probiotic.  The list of ingredients on its website includes cellulose, hypromellose, sucrose, magnesium stearate, sodium caseinate, titanium dioxide, trisodium citrate dihydrate, propyl gallate (antioxidant preservative).  Please discuss with your physician regarding risks and benefits of using any OTC or supplements.

Question 6

is 5.6 level of potassium risky?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High potassium levels cause the haert to become flaccid. See you doctor immediately.

Question 7

how should i replace potassium loss?

Accepted Answer

With oralsupplements: This should be done under the guidance of your doctor as potassium is potentially dangerous.

Question 8

what can cause high levels of potassium?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkalemia: Because the kidneys are able to excrete potassium well, high potassium level in the blood is rare in patients with normal kidney function.  High blood potassium level can result in patients with reduced kidney function in certain settings (excessive potassium intake, cell/tissue death, or shift of potassium from intracelluar to extracellular compartment).

Question 9

what help me to lower my potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

Nephrologist: Potassium balance is tightly regulated by the kidneys, so any potassium disorder implies some derangement in potassium handling. If you have high or low potassium problems, you must consult nephrologist. 
Please see this website for info on low potassium diet.
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/potassium.cfm.

Question 10

what to do to increase my potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

Prescription only: Over the counter potassium pills are very weak to make a dent in significantly low potassium. Only prescriptions are effective and need to be followed with blood testing to prevent under or overdosing - both are dangerous. Potassium rich diet is also weak. It includes potatoes, tomato sauce/paste, bananas, oranges, and squash. There are meds that make you retain potassium from being lost in urine.

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Three cups of black coffee before my fasting blood test. potassium came in at 5.7. could this be the cause. i'm healthy otherwise.

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Chronic bulimic, constantly in pain + swollen. severely low potassium etc. diarrohea is dark bloody n resembles coffee grounds. what can i do?

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I take potassium, drink water and gatorade 2 cups coffee but still cramp some days. do i need to go to dr?

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Is ensure low in potassium?

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Does align have potassium in it?

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Is 5.6 level of potassium risky?

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How should i replace potassium loss?

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What help me to lower my potassium levels?

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