High Potassium

DWeaver

DWeaver

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So went to the Dr to get my test checked and sure enough it was low. So I was referred to a endocrinologist. Ran bloods and my test was low but from out of nowhere my potassium was 6.8. Three weeks before when I had bloods drawn my potassium was 4.2 and a year earlier it was 4.3. So my endo just about lost it. He called my Dr and tried to get me back in that day. My Dr wrote me an RX for a potassium flush and saw me the next day. The next day ran bloods again and my K was down to 5.3. All of my other labs were in range, including my kidneys and liver. Currently the supplements I have been taking were Assassinate, Bronkaid, caffeine, powdered greens, Metamucil, 1 scoop of Reign PWO and two times a week at the most I’d take 50mg of Trest. Diet is not excessive in potassium. Occasionally I’d take 1 or 2 caps of Vicaine. My next Dr visit is Thursday and I was given more of this powder to flush out potassium. Any thoughts? Anything i take could possibly be the problem? TIA
 
The most likely reasons would be a tough blood draw or poor specimen handling causing haemolysis. To be certain you would need to get a proper check on your renal function/creatinine clearance
 
Thefatbloke said:
The most likely reasons would be a tough blood draw or poor specimen handling causing haemolysis. To be certain you would need to get a proper check on your renal function/creatinine clearance
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Your creatinine level is at the upper limit of normal range, as would be expected for a muscular man.
Your GFR is normal. So your kidneys are likely working normally. You should discuss all blood results with your GP, but I wouldn't worry about it. A haemolysed sample is still the likely cause
 
Respectfully, I think you should do a little more research on your renal function. I’m not sure of your age, weight, ethnicity, but your GFR seems low. Lots of variables (including muscle mass, creatine supplementation, protein content of diet) that could explain your eGFR so don’t freak out, but don’t be too dismissive either.

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StatePlan1425 said:
Respectfully, I think you should do a little more research on your renal function. I’m not sure of your age, weight, ethnicity, but your GFR seems low. Lots of variables (including muscle mass, creatine supplementation, protein content of diet) that could explain your eGFR so don’t freak out, but don’t be too dismissive either.

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White male, 44 years old. I usually weigh in the summer around 170ish, right now I’m 192. I keep a basic balance diet most of the time. When I cut I up my fats and lower carbs. This was me back in August.
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This range includes Stage 2 CKD into a “normal” range. In my personal experience, not understanding this fact led me to ignore the fact that I had CKD. Admittedly, I’m letting my personal experience influence my counsel to others.
 
DWeaver said:
White male, 44 years old. I usually weigh in the summer around 170ish, right now I’m 192. I keep a basic balance diet most of the time. When I cut I up my fats and lower carbs. This was me back in August.
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Plugging your stats in an eGFR app your number comes back exactly as your lab states (72. ) See if your doc has tested your Albuminuria and BUN as well. This will be necessary to get a better picture of what may or may not be going on. Also, next time you have blood work, make sure you are adequately hydrated. Dehydration can skew results too. I’m sure your docs are considering all of this, just press them to be thorough.
 
StatePlan1425 said:
Plugging your stats in an eGFR app your number comes back exactly as your lab states (72. ) See if your doc has tested your Albuminuria and BUN as well. This will be necessary to get a better picture of what may or may not be going on. Also, next time you have blood work, make sure you are adequately hydrated. Dehydration can skew results too. I’m sure your docs are considering all of this, just press them to be thorough.
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Dehydration is a huge factor depending on when you tested. My creatinine levels are high, as most anyone that has high muscle mass, and equates to a lower gfr. But, this can skew a large amount depending on when I test. Early morning with little water from the night of sleep can change my gfr by 15pts+. Even doctors will tell you it is not an accurate method of determining kidney function when you are high muscle, high protein, and adding in creatine (if you do so). Also, you are supposed to stop working out 48-72 hours before testing.
 
kisaj said:
Dehydration is a huge factor depending on when you tested. My creatinine levels are high, as most anyone that has high muscle mass, and equates to a lower gfr. But, this can skew a large amount depending on when I test. Early morning with little water from the night of sleep can change my gfr by 15pts+. Even doctors will tell you it is not an accurate method of determining kidney function when you are high muscle, high protein, and adding in creatine (if you do so). Also, you are supposed to stop working out 48-72 hours before testing.
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Wasn’t told any of this and it’s possible I was a little dehydrated. My urine was concentrated per labs
 
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