Electrolyte Imbalance.

[Margie5967]

I am having problems with my electrolytes being low. Especially my potassium. I have to take a diuretic. It’s supposed to be potassium sparing, but I still have issues.

I was prescribed potassium pills.

I, am unable to take them, the side effects are horrible.

I try to eat a banana everyday. But, that is not enough.

My PC also thinks it may be a magnesium deficiency.

Now, I am trying coconut water.

Has anyone else had success balancing your electrolytes with coconut water?

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Margie,

I noticed you have asked about coconut water and are worried about your electrolyte levels.

Have you spoken with your health professional about seeing a dietician to try and help you with your diet?

I have included a few websites that may give you an insight into diet, supplements and coconut water.

Hi folks is there any one else have any info to help Margie please?

Keep posting on here Margie and good luck to you.

webmed.com/food-recipes/fea...

A balanced diet within Kidney Disease - nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/......

https/nhs.uk/conditions/kidneydis......

MAS Nurse and Moderator.

[Margie5967 in reply to MAS_Nurse]

Thank you.

[RickHow]

Hi Margie.

Too bad you have to take diuretic. That is the first medication my doctors stopped for me when I became CKD. They say it is bad. But if it is necessary for other purposes, then it must be taken. For Potassium, I too was at first told mine was too low. Banana's were urged, but again these are supposedly bad for CKD (although I think that is for people who have high potassium). To "fix" my potassium I was advised to start taking a once a day multivitamin. AND what really gave me great improvement was yogurt daily. You know, one of those small servings of yogurt. This small serving provides 11% of the required daily potassium. I have one daily, sometimes two (in the hot summer it is a treat). Try it.

[Margie5967 in reply to RickHow]

Thank you Rick.