Okay... I have been having problems with
dehydration for a while now. I think I am
drinking enough water and everytime...I
fail at that. I have been in the hospital
3 times in the last 4 months for fluids.
They have found that I have slightly low
potassium once.
I went to the doctor for diabetes testing
and they were reviewing symptoms of
things. I went for the follow up this
morning and she mentioned electrolyte
problems. A lot of the reason being
because my blood pressure has fallen low
over the last two months. Today, it was
100/60. My pulse was also a little
fast... 85 I think she said.
I am 18 years old, healthy for the most
part, and I am in college. I am not
stressed, dont drink or smoke, no drugs or
anything. They took *no lie) 5 tubes of
blood today and yet another thing of
urine.
I constantly have to urinate (no sign of
infection, have been tested twice), and I
am really thirsty, tired, get lightheaded,
loss of weight, dry skin, getting dark
circles under my eyes, jittery...
What in the world could be causing this
nonsense! Anyone know?
Thanks,
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elsiemay
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 2 Location: westminster, MD
Electrolyte Problems Posted: 05-18-05 01:54am
It surely seems that the hospital is
looking at the correct conditions.
All your symptoms appear to justify that
this is an electrolyte problem, but
hopefully they can give your a diagnosis
very soon.
However, I am surprised that your
potassium was only a "little" low.
Good luck.
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bukowski
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 3 Location: cayman islands
Posted: 04-02-06 11:13am
Hi!
I've had similar symptoms on and off for
eight months, been to nine doctors
including a psychiatrist and a
gastroenterologist. I've also been having
racing heart (tachycardia), very bad gi
problems, severe muscle twitches, sleep
jerks (myoclonus), and sudden high blood
pressure. Every test (and there have been
a lot...) has been within normal ranges.
Four doctors diagnosed stress, but the
psychiatrist disagreed, and said there is
an underlying physical cause. I've done
piles of resaerch on the internet, and
have this just week discovered that it is
almost certainly a magnesium depletion,
which has led to a slight potassium
depletion. I drank very heavily for many
years, which depletes mag. I also ate
tons of phytate-containing foods, such as
whole grains, soy products, legumes,
sprouted beans, etc. Phytate binds with
magnesium and prevents its absorption. I
also stared a fairly intense exercise
program last year, (which put a further
strain on my reserves)right up until all
this started. The thing about magnesium
and potassium is that 98% is stored in
tissue, not blood, so a standard blood
test will show normal serum levels, while
you are actually depleted. Magnesium is
necessaryfor over 300 body functions. I
stared taking 300mg of magnesium five days
ago and already feel better than I have
since august. Ofcourse, itis too early to
tell, as the symptoms have been coming and
going, but it is worth checking into. It
takes about six weeks to replenish your
magnesium stores, as your cells can only
absorb and heal at a certain rate. Good
luck!!
