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hayles211

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Low Potassium Levels Posted: 11-27-06 21:07pm


I have been told by my consultant that I have low potassium levels. What can this do to my body and what can I do to bring the levels up? I know bananas help but typically I hate them! Any suggestions?

JOEWiFEYxX31

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Re: Low Potassium Levels Posted: 01-31-07 19:48pm


It can cause you to have muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, orthostatic hypotension, mental status changes, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, & respiratory problems. You can get on a high potassium diet will help. Cornflakes oatmeal eggs codfish salmon tuna apple cantaloupe grapefruit oranges rasians strawberries watermelon white bread whole wheat bread beef beef liver pork chicken whole milk skim milk avocado carrot corn cauliflower celery green beans mushrooms onion peas potatos spinach tomatos

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