Has anyone ever had low sodium and potassium at the same time?
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 at
8:04 PM
I was just diagnosed with low sodium and potassim.Am now on sodium tablet,lasix and potassium.Is there a specific cause or am i’m going to go through the ringer with even more tests than they have done? Is there a cure?
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The condition you describe is known as an electrolyte imbalance—-specifically hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypokalemia (low potassium). The fact that you were put on Lasix, which is not a potassium sparing drug (meaning that, depending on the dosage, it will allow your kidneys to excrete potassium to a greater degree than normal—hence the potassium supplement. You are not being put through the ringer, and yes, further testing and monitoring of your electrolytes need to be done. There are a number of reasons why this condition occurs but without additional clinical data and a more comprehensive medical history, anything I say would be pure speculation.
Oh, yes, the condition can be treated effectively.