This last week when I take my potassium pills I get a severe burning in my throat and stomach that keeps me up for hours. I don't understand whats going on. I have taken potassium for yrs and this has never happend until I had surgery.

This last week when I take my potassium pills I get a severe burning in my throat and stomach that keeps me up for hours. I don't understand whats going on. I have taken potassium for yrs and this has never happend until I had surgery.

Hmm. Did your doc say your bloodwork shows that you still need to take them? Your stomach is a bit more sensitive after surgery, so you may have to alter the type you take or check with your doc and see if you need them at all. They should have done a bloodwork panel and gone over it with you as to what supplements you need. I'd check with him about it for sure. Be sure you're taking your prilosec or what was recommended also.

I have been on potassium for years. but since surgery my levels have dropped even more. I do take nexium twice a day but I'am on lots of meds which also bother the stomack. Will have to talk to my dr. Thanks

Do they need to be taken with extra water? I know some pills you have to take with a full glass of water - which may have not mattered as much pre-surgery as it does post-surgery. Just something to look into. I would definitely contact your doctor to have them check to make sure you're not doing any damage or anything.

thanks for the help.