higher potassium in early stages

[Radars]

been reading reports that higher potassium in early stages is beneficial anyone else know anything about this.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

No never heard of this. I have high potassium so have to reduce in diet, and amount prescribed by Doctor and it is being monitored. I was diagnosed at 3b level CKD. If anyone whose diet includes restriction on potassium contact Doctor before consider reducing it

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Potassium is a balance, too high or too low is dangerous. There is a range, 3.5 to 5 and it is where you should be all the time. If not, you need to look at your diet, medications and general health for reasons it is off. The level of potassium will greatly affect your heart and muscles. If you are cramping, it could be from your potassium being off. Being high can give you a heart attack. Who ever told you that a high potassium was beneficial was wrong.

[Radars in reply to Bassetmommer]

yeah thanks, when I had a blood test last October my potassium level was 4.4,my serum creatinine was 49 below low reference limit, serum urea level was 8.3 above high reference limit, serum alkaline phosphate level was 65.and my egfr was 101 and now I have got protein in my urine samples.

[Skip56]

Mon mari est au stade 3b il faut réduire le potassium ,certains fruit ,banane,kiwi,et surtout manger sans sel, regarder la teneur en sel dans l' eau minérale doit être en dessous de 20mg, et surveiller le sel dans les fromages, la diététicienne avait fait une liste.

[Radars in reply to Skip56]

can't understand what you are saying.

[BlackCat3491 in reply to Radars]

Translation - My husband is at stage 3b, you have to reduce potassium, certain fruits, banana, kiwi, and above all eat without salt, look at the salt content in mineral water must be below 20mg, and monitor the salt in cheeses, the dietician had made a list.

[lowraind in reply to Radars]

Google will translate for you.

[Live4Hope]

It depends on your condition.

It can be helpful with blood pressure regulation and also helps reduce strain on the blood vessels from sodium intake while helping maintain a metabolic balance. Stages 1-2 tend to have little to no potassium restrictions and it isn't uncommon that a doctor may suggest more potassium depending on your blood work but this is highly dependent on other areas of your metabolic health.

I'd monitor your potassium levels and adjust your potassium intake because too much can lead to cardiovascular problems. Depending on how much kidney damage is present will determine how well your kidneys filter out the potassium.

Your activity level also plays a role as you lose potassium, magnesium, and sodium through sweat. 3.5-5 is the ideal range. I try to stay around a 4 but my potassium was originally low so I was told to increase it since it seems my kidneys do not have issues removing potassium.

It's best to confirm with your doctor. Everyone's health status differs so an individualized plan for your health should be considered based on your blood work. We can give general advice but keep in mind some people may not keep up with the research and only give advice from what they know at the time so it's always best to consult a professional.

Learning to interpret clinical studies correctly can also help you navigate your care and give you some direction on what questions to ask your doctor.

Hope this helps!