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A 38-year-old female 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 syndrome? concern or no?
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Dr. Ira Friedlanderanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
This reading is: probably within the range of error of the test. In the absence of symptoms this is not concerning.
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A 38-year-old female 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?
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Dr. Jerome Zacksanswered
Cardiology 53 years experience
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.
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Last updated Jul 1, 2016
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