Pottsium

[briangolby]

Where can you buy pottasium in powder or tablet form.

[rosyG]

Please don't do this!! If you take Potassium supplements you can cause arrhythmia

I found my potassium levels to be below range when in A and E after AF episodes so I have started to eat more potassium rich foods- salmon, jacket potato ( highest amount) coconut water, lots of fruit and veg, and, touch wood, haven't had AF for 3 years since doing this.

There are some medications for potassium which your GP will know about but these could then be monitored in coordination with your potassium levels.

A cardiologist mentioned, when I told him what I was doing ,that I should have a magnesium supplement, which my GP prescribed for me. This was to balance the increased potassium. Magnesium doesn't cause the same problems- you know if you have too much as you will visit the loo frequently!!

[Plantwords in reply to rosyG]

Your comments are right on. I had similar experiences with low potassium every time I went to ER. My GP advised upping dietary intake which I have followed. I still experience low potassium at times and my EP has recommended I see a nephrologist to see if there is a kidney issue at work which is not showing up on normal blood work.

[jonjub]

Assuming they are necessary and safe for your situation, most High Street pharmacies/Health food shops (Boots/Holland & Barratt) sell a wide range of combinations and literally hundreds of on-line sites (Amazon etc) offer a service.

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You should not take potassium supplements unless prescribed by your doctor. Look up potassium rich foods online and concentrate on eating these.

Are you taking diuretics as these will lower your potassium levels.

[Mazza23]

I have to take 1200 mg a day I have chf and AF I also take a diuretic

[SBGal in reply to Mazza23]

I am 86 and am now on a daily diuretic (10mg lasix) I also take Diltiazem now (120mg 2x/day). I was told that one of the effects of Diltiazem is fluid retention so I should stick with the daily lasix. The EP I saw yesterday said I could take potassium suppliment "if I wanted to", but he didn't say how much. I try to eat nutrient rich foods but am limited to some as I am on Warfrin. It seems like cardiologists and EP are not big fans of supplements but I keep reading about magnesium malate, d3, COq10 and D-Ribose powder (all avail on vita cost.com seems to be a good web site for me) I may give it all a try, but wondering if I should wait to see what the 120mg Diltiazem does alone. It is just day two for me with the double daily dose. Perhaps the doctors don't endorse supplements because they may go out of business??! The thought occurred to me....but I'm not willing to give up RX just yet!

[Mazza23 in reply to SBGal]

My potassium is on prescription