my boyfriend works in construction and within a month he’s went to the emergency room twice because of heat exhaustion. The first time the doctor said be sure to drink plenty of gatorade and foods high in potassium and thats exactly what he’s been doing more than ever and just yesterday he had to go back to the emergency room and again his potassium was low, lower than the first time. So why do you think he’s the only one out of the rest of the crew that get so bad off? i know heat exhaustion is the main reason his body cramps up severly to where he can’t walk or talk and his vision just about goes completely out but could there be something below the surface that makes him and no one else so prone to all this happening?

What should your potassium level be

I eat veggies and bananas and walk. I may have a sweet every now and then but always eat my three square meals.I drink two large cups of coffee in the morning and the rest of the day and night it is water. I am puzzled why my potassium would be low during a blood test for pre op.

My nan had a fall recently and broke her hip. She is bening released from hospital today, but staff have stated that she has low potassium levels. What would the effect be on someone in their 80’s?

I have been having bad cramps in my legs at nights,I have used ice to help with the cramping and the pain.I’m suppose to take a Poatassuim pill every day.I have not took none for months now.I have had some Orange Juice.Could my Postassuim level be low?

I’ve been running alot for months now, but lately my calves have been killing me while I am actually running. A friend thought maybe low potassium could cause this? Anyone have a similar experience?

What would lead to muscle cramping rather than muscle twitching after overexercising due to low potassium levels?
Exactly what makes up the difference between a cramp and muscle twitching??

I have been trying to cook for someone, but her appetite is low due to her age and a number of illnesses. She’s more inclined towards fried meats, but that causes detriment to her health. She’s an asian and prefers "asian food" in general, but is not above trying "western foods"

Is there a general guideline to work with?

I hear that creamy foods are generally out for aged people due to their palette right?

I have been having a problem with low blood potassium and I am seriously short of breath with little or no exertion, so are they related?