unknown cause of hyperkalemia
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ever sense i was little i have had server muscle craps, fatigue, and eposodes of servere diarrhea. last year i had my potassium checked and it was 6.8 waited a week, then it was 5.7, third time it was 7.1. doctor check kdneys, cortisol, and alderston and they were all good. now a month later my potassium is back at 4.6.... any idea what i should tell my doctor to check because he has know idea why it was high..?
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will24
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carol21673 will24
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penny49988 will24
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dehydration casue low potassium levels, muscle cramps as well as the fatigue. this could be beacause you aren't replacing the fluids that you are loosing. you might need to see a GI to have your bowel symptoms checked and see if there is a connection. I hope there is an esier answer to what your experiencing.
penny49988
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Correction: Dehydration can cause low potassium levels etc.(Sorry about the error)
katz31 will24
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I lost the use of my arms and legs.
The first time it was 1.2 second time 1.9
I had my kidneys checked all fine.
Do you take ibuprofen as that can cause it.
will24
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penny49988 will24
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My son also had an extremely high fever for days that could not be controlled by medicine. However he didn't go into a coma like you did. He was around the same age as you were. He has also had low potassium levels since with no conclusion. You could bring up the ultrasound to your Dr. and explain your past history, it wouldn't hurt to ask.
skylarsmummy will24
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Second time I lost the use of my legs potassium was 1.8 (nearly died twice doctor said over use of anti inflammatory ibuprofen.