Potassium How do you get yours? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166244#msg-166244 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:55:23 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166477#msg-166477 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166477#msg-166477
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wolfpack
I hope you avoided shopping for a bra! ;)

LOL! I did, thank goodness!]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:24:32 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166474#msg-166474 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166474#msg-166474
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Carey

We tried various drugs, including combinations of ACE inhibitors and ARBs (a no no), ACE inhibitors and ER K+ supplements (a big no no), and eventually K+ supplements plus spironolactone (a huge no no).

I hope you avoided shopping for a bra! ;)]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:36:18 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166460#msg-166460 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166460#msg-166460
You can, however buy potassium citrate & bicarbonate powders and get quite a bit larger dose. For example, potassium bicarb is used in home brewing and can be purchased through those channels.

A large dose at once is not effective. Dissolving a set amount in a jug of water is one way to consume a relatively steady dose over the day. Also, the body will adapt farily quickly to larger intakes of potassium so starting low and increasing is a good plan (again, spreading the intake over the day).

A Cardymeter is a great idea, if you really want to track it.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 25 Nov 2018 01:53:58 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166454#msg-166454 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166454#msg-166454
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Everyone acts like potassium is so damn dangerous i.e. 99 mg max otc. I guess it had me wondering or being overly cautious

Oh man, I could tell you stories about the potassium paranoia among medical professionals. For two years the only thing that could control and terminate my flutter-from-hell was potassium (250 bpm). Based largely on articles found here in the archives, I purchased a potassium meter, learned to use it, and dosed myself daily with large amounts of potassium. If an episode broke through, I also discovered I could cardiovert myself with 4 grams of pure potassium chloride dissolved in water. I was warned repeatedly by my EP, his NP, my PCP, my sister the nurse, and everyone else that I was absolutely, positively going to kill myself. Well, having that meter meant I could actually see what various doses of potassium did to my potassium levels, and I quickly learned that healthy kidneys will remove excess potassium very quickly. And that was a problem. I had to keep my serum potassium at or above 4.5 in order to avoid flutter, but my body's natural set point is around 3.9. So that meant doses of K+ every few hours. So I went to my EP and asked him to prescribe potassium-sparing drugs. I knew I'd have to make my case to him, so I came prepared. I validated my meter against lab results, and I kept records of doses and K+ levels for several weeks. In the end, I was able to convince him. We tried various drugs, including combinations of ACE inhibitors and ARBs (a no no), ACE inhibitors and ER K+ supplements (a big no no), and eventually K+ supplements plus spironolactone (a huge no no). My PCP refused to cooperate with any of this despite a letter from my EP explaining his rationale. I even got dire warnings from the pharmacist.

Anyway, the take away message is that hyperkalemia is actually a very difficult state to achieve if you have normal kidney function. Even if you do make yourself hyperkalemic (and I did so routinely, reaching as high at 7.0 on one occasion), you won't stay hyperkalemic for long. Your kidneys will jump into overdrive to remove the excess. Now, if you don't know that you have normal kidney function, or if you're diabetic or are taking potassium-sparing drugs, I would avoid excess potassium.

And because of the way healthy kidneys remove excess K+ so quickly, supplements other than prescription ER tablets are a complete waste of money. A measly 99 mg of potassium chloride won't do diddly for anybody. And if your doc won't give you K+ supplements (and he probably won't), the best way to get your own ER K+ is to eat it. High K+ foods are virtually always healthy foods, and high K+ diets are virtually always healthy diets. So if you want higher K+ levels, fruits, leafy greens, potatoes, and a bunch of other tasty things contain far more K+ than any supplement on the market.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:53:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166427#msg-166427 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166427#msg-166427 tsco AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 24 Nov 2018 01:58:37 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166420#msg-166420 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166420#msg-166420
I would not recommend grinding a tablet into a powder and snorting it. I would also not use one as a suppository. ;)]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 23 Nov 2018 23:34:16 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166419#msg-166419 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166419#msg-166419 Everyone acts like potassium is so damn dangerous i.e. 99 mg max otc. I guess it had me wondering or being overly cautious
Thank you Carey]]> tsco AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:34:57 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166416#msg-166416 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166416#msg-166416
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Uh oh!!!!! These are 20 s and I do break them in half......is that dangerous somehow......????

No, it's not dangerous. It likely turns your extended release tablet into a rapid release tablet, which means it will probably be absorbed and then excreted quickly, doing very little for you. The dosage is so small to begin with I don't know why you're splitting them. What do the instructions say on the bottle? I would recommend doing whatever they say since that's what Natale prescribed for you.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:28:34 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166412#msg-166412 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166412#msg-166412 tsco AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:03:08 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166368#msg-166368 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166368#msg-166368 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:22:39 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166365#msg-166365 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166365#msg-166365 smackman AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:22:07 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166337#msg-166337 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166337#msg-166337 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:13:32 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166332#msg-166332 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166332#msg-166332
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The most effective and easiest is my prescription from Natale post ablation for potassium chloride m20 Er 20 meq. I take a half tablet about 3 or 4 days a week. I firmly believe it makes me feel better, helps pac's, helps to stabilize my heart.

Are you certain the formulation is ER (extended release)? If that's the case, there may be some danger in cutting the tablet in half. I would ask for a 10mEq dosage instead. I believe prescription potassium chloride goes down even to 5 mEq, so you can modulate the dosage with decent granularity if you wish.]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:39:24 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166316#msg-166316 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166316#msg-166316 GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:24:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166313#msg-166313 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166313#msg-166313 tsco AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:10:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166289#msg-166289 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166289#msg-166289 jpeters

Heart Healthy Campbell’s sirloin burger soup. It contains over 2000 mg of potassium per can.

Yumm...Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate

Smackman said:

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Maybe you explain the death consequences of these particular ingredients?
I do not do stupid well so do not act stupid.


Jpeters has a sense of humor, that is the way I take a lot of his comments, if one posts on any site, you will get comments that you may not like or agree with but that goes with the territory. There are better foods to eat than canned soup for potassium which was being pointed out.

My potassium level is usually good, I do eat fruit, berries, sweet potatoes, salads, sometimes yogurt and fruit juice. I know it is said that fruit juice has sugar which isn't good but I don't drink a lot.]]> Elizabeth AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:29:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166287#msg-166287 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166287#msg-166287 JoyWin AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:48:26 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166267#msg-166267 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166267#msg-166267 Catherine AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:48:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166266#msg-166266 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166266#msg-166266
I personally take prescription potassium chloride at a dose of 10 mEq. Have ever since I wound up in the ER about 6 years ago with severe hypokalemia and muscle paralysis after a bout of gastroenteritis. I was down at something like 1.7 (I forget the units for serum potassium) but anything below 2 and you're at risk for fatal arrhythmia. They even parked the defibrillator in my room while the IV dripped all night long. That was fun. So that's how I figured out that I have a predisposition for shedding K+ based on family history. My mom and maternal grandmother are (were) both congenitally hypokalemic. So am I, it would seem.

On top of the 10 mEq I'll rehydrate after exercise daily with a LSV8 12-oz can. Also I prep the Waller Water and take 700 mg of magnesium glycinate daily (400 mg AM, 300 mg PM or vice versa depending how I feel). I'm still using the Dr's Best even though we figured out a year or so ago that it's Chinese. :( Haven't had any problems yet. Knock on wood...

I consume salt voraciously without any regard at all since I'm always sweating during 5 mile daily runs either outside or on a treadmill. It's a guilty pleasure I suppose exercise lets you get away with because you're losing so much Na+ through the skin. So I'm afraid I've got little advice to offer on sodium control.]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:49:16 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166264#msg-166264 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166264#msg-166264
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AB Page
I eat as much of the fresh usual suspects as I can, and I supplement with low-sodium V8. Among these, bananas and about 4lbs of broccoli a week. While I'm somewhat consistent, no way I could do the warfarin thing, and when I was taking AC, I was extremely thankful for eliquis. I think we all have to make trade-offs and find trust when we can't completely verify the veracity of our supplements or maybe even sometimes our pharmaceuticals. And now that winter is here, I just may try the Heart Healthy Campbell’s sirloin burger soup. I could sure use another source of potassium in my diet - the LSV8 gets old, especially when it never has any vodka added.

Agree especially with the Vodka. 😁]]> smackman AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:57:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166263#msg-166263 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166263#msg-166263 AB Page AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:45:29 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166262#msg-166262 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166262#msg-166262
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jpeters



Heart Healthy Campbell’s sirloin burger soup. It contains over 2000 mg of potassium per can.

Yumm...Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Maybe read the ingredient label ?

Maybe you explain the death consequences of these particular ingredients?
I do not do stupid well so do not act stupid.]]> smackman AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:57:16 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166261#msg-166261 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166261#msg-166261
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smackman


Heart Healthy Campbell’s sirloin burger soup. It contains over 2000 mg of potassium per can.

Yumm...Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Maybe read the ingredient label ?]]> jpeters AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:48:45 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166259#msg-166259 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166259#msg-166259
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jpeters

Heart Healthy Campbell’s sirloin burger soup. It contains over 2000 mg of potassium per can.

Yumm...Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate

I have no idea what you are talking about. If you are going to be a nutrition expert, I am assuming you eat nothing but vegetables,fruits or proteins you process yourself.
I lose respect for someone who comes across constantly as a negative individual who dwells on belittling individuals or is “A know it All”.
Have a nice day.]]> smackman AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:11:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166253#msg-166253 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166253#msg-166253
I take 800 mg of Magnesium (Glycinate, Malate, Taurate) total, spread throughout the day. Some days more if Ectopics increase; Two cans of LS V-8 juice, one or two bananas and other vegetables. I figure I get enough sodium (or do I ?) hidden in other things and sometimes a few grains of pink salt.

So, am I ok? Or, what should I be doing differently?

As always, grateful for everyone’s feedback.]]> Catherine AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:21:56 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166252#msg-166252 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166252#msg-166252
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smackman
Heart Healthy Campbell’s sirloin burger soup. It contains over 2000 mg of potassium per can.

Yumm...Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate]]> jpeters AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:48:32 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166250#msg-166250 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166250#msg-166250 smackman AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:40:51 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166249#msg-166249 Re: Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166249#msg-166249 Joe AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:27:23 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166244#msg-166244 Potassium https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,166244,166244#msg-166244 Catherine AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:28:48 +0000