Just saw my GP my potassium levels are low and wants me to start a potassium supplement she prescribed anyone else with this problem? I’m afraid 😱 already on Leflunomide 20 mg a day for seronegative RA and osteoarthritis. I’m worried about stomach upset already have lost some weight. I have been on Leflunomide since Dec 22 seems to work okay for now see my Rheumatologist next month. Thank you
IMO potassium is the least problem you have presently and can look up foods high in potassium. I always feel taking supplements as food is so much more beneficial. I don't see any harm in taking a potassium supplement but so many great beneficial foods are high in potassium. You can do a quick search to see what foods are high in potassium and if you are not already eating some of the foods high in potassium, try some and find ones you really like and incorporate them into your diet for awhile and see how you next blood work comes out.
Thank u all for the good advice I’m gonna try to take the supplements she prescribed and eat higher potassium foods blood draw in 20 days so fingers crossed 🤞
You can bring up your potassium levels by taking Celtic salt. This type of salt does not affect blood pressure. If you read about Celtic salt you'll find out there are very many positive things about taking it. Redmond's real salt is very good too, but it's missing the three magnesiums that you get from Celtic salt.
Ask your pharmacist. They can be very helpful. I don't go to chain pharmacies. I have always used private neighborhood pharmacies because they have really taken the time to talk to me.
I don’t have stomach problems with my potassium. I can take 80 mEq of potassium daily. I don’t know why my K levels are so low - I eat fruits and vegetables daily.
I pop down two of those horse pills twice daily with no problems. But take with plenty of water because when they start to disintegrate, you need to wash them down fast.