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Why might i have slightly low blood sodium of 133 while on florinef (fludrocortisone) 50 mcg/day along w/ 9 grams salt/day for months for pots. recheck or no concern?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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Near-normal: The blood sodium level reflects a balance between the oral salt intake and the salt-retaining property of the Florinef (fludrocortisone) as well as one's water intake. When the blood sodium level is low, a slight decrease of oral fluid intake can correct it.

Answered 8/7/2019

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A member asked:

Why might i have slightly low blood sodium of 133 while on florinef (fludrocortisone) 50 mcg/day along w/ 9 grams salt/day for months for pots. recheck or no concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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