And It starts again

@T_gray (7774)
Salina, Kansas
December 10, 2015 6:09pm CST
So a few months ago I found myself in a whole lot of pain and couldn't figure out the problem. After a couple of times in Minor Emergency room they finally discovered that I have very low potassium. So then we just had to figure out why. So after many appointments they finally figured out that another medication that I was taking was draining my potassium. And she also discovered that I have always had low potassium, it just wasn't this low. So with some adjustments to my meds, and me probably having to be on potassium pills my whole life, things finally worked themselves out...until this last week.... I have found myself in the similar pain that I was in then, I am trying to avoid going to Minor Emergency. And hopefully can just call the doctor in the morning. But I have felt drained all week and in a good amount of pain. And this is why I haven't been very active on myLot. I try my hardest to get on here because I miss it, but I only last maybe an hour and I fall asleep with my tablet in bed. :-( But I will be back in full force soon and I will be reading and commenting more then ever......
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
11 Dec 15
I wonder why it took them so long to figure out that your potassium was too low. The blood tests should have shown that the first time around.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
11 Dec 15
I think they figured that out fast, the hardest part was figuring out why. I am thinking I am going to be dealing with this the rest of my life unfortunately. Just hopefully not this bad..hehe
@kevin1877uk (36988)
12 Jan 16
I hope it all sorts out soon and you are feeling ok with no pain.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
13 Jan 16
@T_gray Glad that you have, so it got all sorted out? How often do you have to go and ge a check up?
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
13 Jan 16
@kevin1877uk I was going once a month, but then I got a new doctor and haven't been yet. So I should really call and make an appointment. I think it's been a few months now.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
13 Jan 16
Oh I have been feeling much better. I still should get a check up though to check my potassium levels
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Well I hope they can figure things out so your not always in pain. I have low vitamins also so i know how you feel. Get better soon
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
12 Dec 15
thanks bunches :-)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I hope you feel better! Is there something you could do to increase your potassium? Are bananas a good source?
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
11 Dec 15
Well I take the potassium pills. and yes bananas are a great source. I try to eat them too. Sometimes I just feel hopeless, ya know. I am also supposed to drink Gatorade too
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• United States
11 Dec 15
@T_gray I hope you get better!! You can do it!
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
11 Dec 15
@infatuatedbby hehe thanks, I hope so too
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Dec 15
I hope that you can figure out why it is back again.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
13 Dec 15
I sure hope so too. Going to have to wait till Monday now to call my doctor
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@just4him (305965)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 15
Do you eat bananas? They are high in potassium.
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@just4him (305965)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Dec 15
@T_gray That should help your potassium levels.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
11 Dec 15
I do eat bananas, maybe not as much as I was. So I went and got some yesterday. I will be sure to eat them like crazy...hehe
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@JudyEv (325651)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Dec 15
I hope you are able to get to the root of the problem and that you'll feel more like your old self soon.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
11 Dec 15
I hope so too, I miss my old self
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
11 Dec 15
Now i know. Haven't seeing you that much like before. Have a lot of bananas. Hope younwill be fine soon. My prayers :)
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
11 Dec 15
thank you. I hope to be back up and around soon like before soon
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