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A member asked:
How quick can your potassium levels change? was 4.4 on mon, today is fri poss it could be on low side again already? have a hist of low k, was 3.1
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Yes: The potassium can fluctuate quickly, especially depending on if there are renal issues causing the loss.
Answered 11/17/2018
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