Hello..I am a 57 year female and Friday night I went to the er and they took blood found out my potassium was very low, was admitted, and got out the next night. Now I feel like my potassium level is trying to get low again. I am on lots of potassium pills morning and night. I am taking a water pill prescribed by my dr. I want to know besides bananas, what can I take to get the potassium level to come up pretty quick? Thanks and God Bless You
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Low potassium levels are serious.  Low potassium is known to myalgic, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms, flaccid paralysis, constipation, etc. It needs to be corrected slowly, as increased potassium is much more dangerous.2. If you are getting any muscle cramps or pain, then you could be having low potassium. Diuretics or water pill are one of the commonest causes of low potassium. You need to discuss with your doctor regarding this. Other medication maybe added for blood pressure replacing the diuretics.3. Diet rich in bananas, dark leafy greens, potatoes, yogurt, fish, avocados etc. could help in improving it. Slow increase in potassium is necessary as hyperkalemia can cause instant death. If potassium is too slow, slow infusion will be given. Not to worry, continue pills as prescribed and improve your diet. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.