Hyperkalemia

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Hi all. I haven't been participating or checking in on this group for

quite a while, but it appears that my recent blood tests *may* show

that I have mild hyperkalemia (too much potassium in the blood). I

strongly suspect that this is a lab problem and not really an increase

in my potassium levels, but I was wondering whether anybody in this

group is familiar with it. Albuterol seems to be used as a treatment,

at least in severe cases. (My doctor wants me to re-take the blood

test again, and he seemed to want me to do it soon. So I guess this

can be serious if I really have it.)

I have mild bronchiectasis, mild asthma, mild fibromyalgia, multiple

sclerosis, diabetes and Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. Enough

already! At least most of my conditions are mild or adequately

controlled, and I'm lucky to have a very supportive family. But I find

I can get more from my doctors if I do some research for myself first

so that I can ask intelligent questions.

In any case, I would appreciate any info on hyperkalemia that anybody

can share. Thanks in advance.

R.M.