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A member asked:
What can be done to help with my sodium, potassium count to keep from getting dehydrated? what is the count suppose to be? i was in hospital 2 weeks ago for these problems, i am still weak unable to get back on my feet and do normal things. i went to my
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Try : Try to find out why you had these problems. Did a medicine cause it or was it related to vomiting, diarrhea? Get a copy of your lab tests to review with your doctor. It shows your levels and the normals. If your levels are normal now and you still have symptoms something else may be causing those symptoms other than the sodium and potassium. Ask your doctor for answers. I hope you feel better.
Answered 10/3/2016
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