hi shannon,
i have slightley high pottasiam but when i researched this i found out that i can be a false reading if they have made you squeeze your fist to take the blood or if your blood spurted will them taking it or if you are on any blood presure meds this alsp gives a false reading.i would not worry too much.eat plenty tomatoes and bannans this should help.
Shannon,
Have you discussed with your doctor that low potassium does undeed contribute to panic attacks? Or, did you see this on the internet? It is extremely important that we do not self diagnose. Your doctor will give you a full understanding of the reasons why you were admitted to the hospital.
Respectfully,
Melanie
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Hi Shannon,
Sorry to hear of your visit to the doctor. I was unaware of a link between low potassium and panic attacks but if you heart pounds fast, well you would feel panicky I guess.
As far as I know low potassium levels do sometimes cause high heart rates. Apart from potassium, the heart healthy minerals appear to be calcium and magnesium. Low potassium levels could also sometimes be caused by some types of hypertension medication (dieuretics especially in high doses) and if you had vomitted at the hospital and then done the blood test, then it could also show up with low potassium levels. I have read quite a lot since I sometimes get sinus tachycardia . I think in relation to potassium, it is quite easy to get an adequate level through foods such as orange juice and bananas. Now having said this I don't know how low your levels are and you should go and see your doctor and ask for his advice. :) :)
Hope this helps.
when i was in the hospital beacause my heart would not stop poundind...they discoverd that my pottasiam was low which also causes a racing heart rate.does anyone else have this?maby low pottasiam levels cause panic?or vice versa?i remember hearing that before that people with panic disorders tend to have low pottasiam...
thanks guys!!!!
shannon
