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Psoris on leg.potasium level is 5.2, taking potasium supplement for high b.p.now psoris getting wrost.feeling weakness.why it's that?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Unrelated: These are totally unrelated. Also potassium supplements do not lower blood pressure. With a blood level of 5.2 mg/dl i would stop the supplements until you speak with your doctor.

Dr Webber agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

Psoris on leg.potasium level is 5.2, taking potasium supplement for high b.p.now psoris getting wrost.feeling weakness.why it's that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Webber agreed

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