Pottasium

Felt very shaky and lightheaded the other day, BP was 200/80 or something like that. Had a lot of tests, liver bloods, like bilirubin were normal, platelets 300. When I was reading through the results at home I noticed my pottasium was 3.3, normal is 3.5 upwards. Could fatty liver cause this?

[nash2 Partner]

Low potassium can definitely mess you up. It is critical for brain cell function for example, electrolyte imbalance often leads to falls. I'd suggest discussing it with your doc. That isn't really low but you might be more sensitive than others and learning to manage that is important.

Wayne

[Hidden in reply to nash2]

Just returned from first pleasant medic I’ve encountered since being in Spain. She isn’t worried thinks it might be BP water tablet, it was normal 2 weeks ago. Do you mean I’m more sensitive in a worrying a lot way! Thanks for replying, hope you’re doing well yourself. Xxxxxxxx

[nash2 Partner in reply to Hidden]

Glad you are following up and I didn't mean you were a worrier. Some people's metabolism is just more sensitive and they can get into trouble more easily.

[Hidden in reply to nash2]

Oh but I am a worrier! Doc says on next text it maybe ok. Thanks again Wayne.