Comments on: Has anyone ever had low sodium and potassium at the same time? http://eatpotassiumrichfood.com/healthy-diet/has-anyone-ever-had-low-sodium-and-potassium-at-the-same-time/ A Healthy Eating Guide Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Dr. Stat http://eatpotassiumrichfood.com/healthy-diet/has-anyone-ever-had-low-sodium-and-potassium-at-the-same-time/comment-page-1/#comment-3344 Dr. Stat Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:04:14 +0000 http://eatpotassiumrichfood.com/healthy-diet/has-anyone-ever-had-low-sodium-and-potassium-at-the-same-time/#comment-3344 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. 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.

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