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Monday my Potassium was 3.1. They tried to give me potassium via IV and it COOKED my veins, so they had to stop. Doctor sent me home and told me to try banana's...which I did...not successfully. I did find a Protein Shake that had like 500 mg of potassium and I was able to get in half of it. Last night I was up til 3 a.m with leg cramps and this morning it was no better. I called the office and they are sending me for a STAT potassium level. I just hope and pray this gets resolved quickly...and to be honest...I'm so over it. I just want to recover like a normal person. UGH.

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There seems to be a lot of stuff posted recently about potassium. I think Gatorade or G2 helps balance electrolytes. I hope you get it resolved soon!!

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I am so sorry! Potassium levels are nothing to screw around with. I hope they can get them back up quickly. Did they have you do the liquid potassium supplement? That is some NASTY stuff, but it seems to be working for me. I had my levels checked yesterday and I'm up to 4.0.

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This scares the crap out of me b/c mine was 3.1 on Tuesday. I didn't realize it could drop that quick. Please keep us posted!

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mine was 3.1 monday. if u have muscle cramps get seen asap

This scares the crap out of me b/c mine was 3.1 on Tuesday. I didn't realize it could drop that quick. Please keep us posted!

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Saying a little prayer for you...get well soon.

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I'm so sorry to hear it hasn't improved yet. :( Thoughts and best wishes are with you. Keep us posted.

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I just got a PICC line inserted today because I no longer have any veins. They've resorted to take blood out of my finger today. NO FUN! Oh and my potassium hasn't come up at all. I can tell you I am not a chick that cries, but I've been like a running faucet all day. I am so emotional and so over it. I just want to be complication free. Thank you all for letting me vent here and for your kind words.

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Imawhodat, are you close to me? I'm in Covington and would happily come visit if you'd like to see a friendly fellow sleever. I feel so bad that you've had it so hard!! Hope you feel better fast, and holler if there's anything I can do for you. Meg

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I just got a PICC line inserted today because I no longer have any veins. They've resorted to take blood out of my finger today. NO FUN! Oh and my potassium hasn't come up at all. I can tell you I am not a chick that cries, but I've been like a running faucet all day. I am so emotional and so over it. I just want to be complication free. Thank you all for letting me vent here and for your kind words.

I'm so sad to hear that it's not going better today. Thanks for the update....please keep us posted. Do they think the problem with your veins is related to the low potassium?

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Meg

I live in Long Beach, MS. But I'm in Slidell in the hospital. I'm going home in the morning but I would love to meet sometime. :)

Imawhodat, are you close to me? I'm in Covington and would happily come visit if you'd like to see a friendly fellow sleever. I feel so bad that you've had it so hard!! Hope you feel better fast, and holler if there's anything I can do for you. Meg

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I was just in Long Beach/Biloxi a couple weeks ago. I hope you get this resolved soon. Are they giving you something to take for when you get home tomorrow?

So sorry this is happening to you. Can you drink gatorade? I never get enough fluids in, so I know it's best for me to drink gatorade to help with the electrolyte situation.

Good luck to yousmile.gif

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