My Blood Test Results came in the other day. My nephrologist call me early this morning, that my blood Potassium level is on the high side. 5.9 mmol/L. She immediately prescribed pills that should lower my K level and advise me to eat food with low K. I did some search on how serious is when your K level is high. She told me to take the pill right away and have a blood test in the next 2 weeks to monitor my K levels and hopefully with the pill my Potassium would fall on the Normal Range of 3.5 to 5.5 mmol/L.
I called immediately CVS for my prescription and I was told my insurance has not authorized the pills and is waiting from my insurance approval which could take a couple of days. In the meantime, I have started monitoring my diet so I can avoid food with High Potassium.
Good Bye Bananas and Avocados, my favorite lentil soup and fresh oranges for breakfast.
Here are the results of my search. High levels Potassium in your Blood is known as Hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels go above 5.5 mmol/L. A potassium level above 6.5 mmol/L can cause heart problems that require immediate medical attention.
Chronic kidney disease can decrease the kidneys’ ability to remove excess potassium from the body. High potassium levels
Medications used to treat kidney disease can also raise potassium levels. One possible way to help manage potassium levels is by making dietary changes. This may mean limiting your intake of potassium and making substitutions with some lower-potassium foods.
This article discusses common high-potassium foods that people may wish to limit in their diet.
- nuts
- salt substitutes containing potassium chloride
- oranges and orange juice
- prunes
- raisins
- beans and legumes
- potatoes and sweet potatoes
- bananas
- many dairy products
- avocados
- spinach
- tomatoes
- salmon
Dietary restrictions may help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, but more research is needed.
Lower-potassium foods include:
- apples, apple juice, and applesauce
- most berries, including blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries
- grapes and grape juice
- pineapple and pineapple juice
- watermelon
- asparagus
- broccoli
- carrots
- kale
- cabbage
- cucumbers
- zucchini and yellow squash
There are plenty of foods that are lower in potassium. For these foods, a half cup is the recommended serving size.
- What is CKD? Chronic Kidney Disease
According to the National Kidney Foundation, CKD affects over 37 million Americans and is the result of a gradual loss of kidney function over time. Causes of CKD include high blood pressure and diabetes.
CKD can worsen over time, and kidneys can stop working completely, but this is rare.
There is no cure for CKD, but treatment can manage symptoms and keep the kidneys functioning. Most people manage their disease with a healthy lifestyle, management of underlying conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and medications to treat symptoms.
In the early stages of kidney disease, a person may not experience any symptoms. As CKD progresses, it may cause:
- fatigue and tiredness
- swollen ankles and feet
- shortness of breath
- feeling nauseated
- blood in urine
Because CKD is a lifelong condition, it is vital to have regular check-ups to monitor kidney function.
People with CKD have an increased risk for cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. Regular checkups can help discover problems early and prevent complications. Read for more details the reference below:
- Cholesterol medications. The dosing of certain cholesterol medications, known as "statins", may need to be adjusted if you have chronic kidney disease.
- Pain medications. ...
- Anti-microbial meds. ...
- Diabetes medications. ...
- Upset stomach/antacid medications.
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