With a norm of 136.0-151.0, my sodium is 127 mmol/l, which means that it is below the norm.
With a norm of 3.5-5.6 potassium, it is 5.7, which is above the norm.
Does anyone here have this? Should I increase my sodium intake? Besides atrial fibrillation, I also have stage 3b chronic renal failure.
I have been told my sodium is low but not given any advice about it. A pharmacist told me it was due to taking Tegretol (anti-epileptic medication). I’ve not been given any advice regarding what to do about the level .
My sodium levels are usually low too, 127 a month ago. I had bloods taken yesterday to check as GP wants to ensure it’s not going to drop further. I don’t take much salt usually, the GP suggested I had more the night before this text. Liver and kidney function tests have been fine.
Good morning Falkovec
Thank you for your post on the Atrial Fibrillation support forum.
Before increasing any medication please speak with a health care professional who will be able to advise you further.
Kind regards
Sam Admin
Hi
NZ has a greater variance. I would not worry. One day you could be higher and the next day a bit lower.
Potassium is in meds so check your meds. Some constipation meds have a lot of P in them.
1 point over well stop worrying. It will vary.
If you were 10 over then there would be a worry though.
Magnesium is another sometimes found in meds.
I am high in normal for both Potassium and Sodium. I don't concern with it but when offered a med with more in I question.
cheri JOY. (NZ). 75
I'm worried about the high potassium because my cardiologist says that high potassium (over 6) causes an irregular heart rhythm. I could have an episode of Afib.
What values does your potassium have?
Hello, my sodium has also been low but my GP said my las blood test showing 125 was dangerously low. He changed my medication and the last blood test was 129.Good luck
John
Make sure you follow this up with a repeat blood test to see whether this is a longer term trend or whether it’s transient and reverts back to normal. One cause of low sodium is overconsumption of water, or drinking too much water in a short amount of time. It’s important to stay hydrated but don’t overdo it. If you’re not drinking too much water, it’s worth keeping a watchful eye. If your sodium levels drop too low your GP should arrange treatment which might mean having to have a drip at the hospital.
Salt intake
What Does Everyone Do For Diet?
Lone Atrial fibrillation and digestion
Attitude Change
