Posted by iris2 on November 2, 2004, at 8:47:45
In reply to Re: topamax and balance » rainy, posted by headachequeen on November 1, 2004, at 20:36:32
Kat,
To be honest I do not always get through your posts, as my attention span is that of a fly. But I try. I did read something that kind of stuck out from everything else you were saying. Being a bulimic I am well versed in low Potassium. It is something to have concern about. Potassium is stored in the stomach if that makes any difference to you. Anyway besides balance or whatever it is very important not to have low potassium. Your blood has a salt potassium balance. Your muscles need potassium to function. It is important for muscles like your heart. So do not take it lightly. If your potassium gets too low your heart will not pump! If your potassium is low or you think it might be you should take potassium pills. You can get in the grocery or drug store. If it is coming up low on blood work than you need to replenish it quickly and so the pills. They will not hurt you. If you just want to make sure it is okay without testing than eat things high in potassium. Potatoes or chips, my doc told me is great. Bananas and tomatoes are also some other foods high in potassium.
I guess that hit my nerve as I have been low several times and it can be rather dangerous.
Make sure that this is not an ongoing thing. It is not good for your muscles like I said especially dangerous for the organ muscles.
Not trying to scar you, not doubt it was just a one-time thing but I do worry.
Take care,
irene
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