Question 1

blood potassium level of 3.4...how long will it take to restore to normal levels by eating more potassium rich foods and how much do i need to add?

Accepted Answer

LOW PATASSIUM: It depends on the cause of the deficiency. If you are on blood pressure medication it can take a while to get it back up. A few bananas or cups of orange juice can be helpful.

Question 2

what is the normal level for triglyceride potassium in blood ?

Accepted Answer

2 questions here: It is my belief that the current guidelines are outmoded.  Risk is "direct, continuous, and linear."  what that means is the higher the worse, the lower the better. I recommend triglycerides less than 100 measured after eating-again, the usual recommendations are fasting.  However, there is much  documented scientific support for my position. Potassium  4.1-4.5. Www, thepmc.Org.

Question 3

can serum potassium levels be normal while red blood cell potassium levels are low? when is the red cell potassium test used?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: If blood has been sitting too long, potassium levels can rise.  If some hemolysis has occurred potassium will rise.  If you have recently taken kcl in pill form, blood levels can rise, if you were previously hypokalemic. I would repeat the test.  I have never needed an rbc k+.

Question 4

5.4 potassium level i had blood test for surgery and all were normal range except k how can i lower my potassium?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on whether the high potassium level is because of kidney disease, medications (like lisinopril and losartan for BP or potassium supplements), endocrine disease (like hypoaldosteronism) or obstruction.  There are medications to lower potassium but they are typically used in the hospital setting only, not for home.   If you are eating high potassium foods, you should stop.  Diuretics also help lower

Question 5

during a recent blood test my potassium level was 3.3. my doctor did not mention it and said my blood work was normal. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily ...: Unless you have symptoms like cramps or weakness. You can replace it by natural sources such as bananas, oranges, tomatoes, etc. Also if you have water pill intake, your doctor may need to put you in a daily potassium replacement.

Question 6

do potassium blood levels change as fast as glucose blood levels? i have premature beats worse when k is low jw if my levels can be normal one day and back low the next, has been down to 3.1 but idk whybi take a ppi but no other reason i can think of

Accepted Answer

Low potassium levels: Usually the body regulates potassium levels well, but certainly both underlying conditions, such as kidney issues and medicines you take, can influence the level.  While your level of 3.1 is not dangerously low, it certainly is a concern if you're experiencing multiple lab reports with low values. You should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss this. Also look at the PPI use.

Question 7

hi there, i was wondering why a patient with chronic kidney failure would have normal levels of sodium and potassium in the blood test result?

Accepted Answer

What is the eGFR?: A person with an estimated glomerular filtration rate of near 30 would be in chronic renal failure but would still have normal electrolytes.

Question 8

i have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Lottsa important: Issues here: a good rheumatologist can likely get at the bases of all of this.  See my book "maximum healing" &my  www.Thepmc.Org website. You may need to see a hematologist also but i suspect not.

Question 9

causes for heart beating forcefully & twitching? bad anxiety. blood work previously showed potassium level 6, but was lab error. sodium was high, but went down after drinking a lot of water. ended up being all normal. so anxious and panicky?

Accepted Answer

: In all likely hood you have a cardiac anxiety problem.  Your body is taking to you. Listen and take good notes and share with your Drs.  u and ur team will figure it out. May want to consider TM.org

Question 10

could potassium level 3.5 be simple cause for my irregular heart beat,  muscle cramps,  exhaustion? blood labs,  chest xray, echo all read normal.

Accepted Answer

Potassium of 3.5: Although your potassium (k) of 3.5 meq/l is low, it is normal by lab standards. You should also have your doctor check your magnesium (m) level. A low m level can cause a low k, which cannot be corrected until the m level is normal as well. If both your k and m are not low on another blood test, you need to see a cardiologist to determine the cause of your cardiac problem. Good luck.

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Blood potassium level of 3.4...how long will it take to restore to normal levels by eating more potassium rich foods and how much do i need to add?

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What is the normal level for triglyceride potassium in blood ?

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Can serum potassium levels be normal while red blood cell potassium levels are low? when is the red cell potassium test used?

A member asked:

5.4 potassium level i had blood test for surgery and all were normal range except k how can i lower my potassium?

A member asked:

During a recent blood test my potassium level was 3.3. my doctor did not mention it and said my blood work was normal. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Do potassium blood levels change as fast as glucose blood levels? i have premature beats worse when k is low jw if my levels can be normal one day and back low the next, has been down to 3.1 but idk whybi take a ppi but no other reason i can think of

A member asked:

Hi there, i was wondering why a patient with chronic kidney failure would have normal levels of sodium and potassium in the blood test result?

A member asked:

I have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?

A member asked:

Causes for heart beating forcefully & twitching? bad anxiety. blood work previously showed potassium level 6, but was lab error. sodium was high, but went down after drinking a lot of water. ended up being all normal. so anxious and panicky?

A member asked:

Could potassium level 3.5 be simple cause for my irregular heart beat, muscle cramps, exhaustion? blood labs, chest xray, echo all read normal.

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