I have been diagnosed with hypokalemia I take potassium substitute but for the last 4 day have been cramping in the legs and hands and feeling like crap, cant understand, I feel cramp in the chest at times. I have been working long hour and may not have been eating properly, my worst count was 2.7 8 weeks ago. do you think I should get it checked again even if I am taking the k sub? worried I dont feel well.
Hi and thanks for this query. Yes, you need to get your numbers checked to see the response to treatment. Also, because you still present with signs of hypokalemia, this makes it very important. There are several causes of hypokalemia beside low oral intake. If the problem is not inadequate oral intake, then the Chat Doctor.  Still having symptoms 8\u00a0weeks after beginning treatment to me is concerning! Are you on any