Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 What kinds of potassium and sodium have people found most helpful and where did you get it?? Thanks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Val, can I ask how much of K-dur you're taking? Do you just take 1 1500mg pill? Is that enough to get your potassium levels up? I'm just trying to compare notes. I've been taking 7500mg of KCL, slow release (or 3800mg of just the potassium part). I test tomorrow morning to see where levels are at. This amount is this only thing that has helped my heart pounding. I'm also on 1 tab florinef. > > I take slopw release potasium from Canad just Google CAnadian pharmacies > as it is not a prescription item there. The brand I take si K-Dur > 1500mg. I also use Celtic Sea Salt for sodium. > > -- > Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV > > http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I am taking 3 a day of them. I will be retesting in another week. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time. Elyse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I just noticed the Apo-K is potassium chloride, I think that's the same as No Salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Eylse, Me too on the dye thing. Will you keep us posted as to how you do and symptoms with the potassium. I asked for potassium from dr for swelling, but she said no better not to. She suggested just taking 300 mili aday. I keep forgetting to take it..since I have so many things to take! leisa Subject: Re: Re: PotassiumTo: RT3_T3 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time.Elyse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Leisa, Did you doctor elaborate on why it is better not to give you potassium. I can understand if your levels are ok but I am amazed at how much taking potassium has helped my water retention and believe me it was bad. I take 40 mcg a day. Venizia > > > > Subject: Re: Re: Potassium > To: RT3_T3 > Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time. > Elyse > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 You take 40mcg..potassium or t3? My Dr just thinks it can disrupt the electrolyte system. I was low in pot and sodium and cloride...I do notcis my swelling goes down with adrenal aide that had aldosterone in it. I also noticed that when my ft3 level was really low( I didnt realize, as I was taking t3..but weaker strenght) my swelling was worse..SO, maybe low t3 and or low aldosterone both cause swelling too. maybe she just thinks potassium isnt the way to go. I tell you I am super confused about how to get the right amounts of sod/potas. I did buy a pill form electrolyte by Trace Minerals...seems good, I just have to TAKE it ( : Subject: Re: PotassiumTo: RT3_T3 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 5:32 PM Leisa,Did you doctor elaborate on why it is better not to give you potassium.I can understand if your levels are ok but I am amazed at how much taking potassium has helped my water retention and believe me it was bad. I take 40 mcg a day.Venizia> > > > Subject: Re: Re: Potassium> To: RT3_T3 > Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time.> Elyse>------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I am taking 40meq of potassium a day. Venizia > > > > > > From: mec <macedgeca@> > > Subject: Re: Re: Potassium > > To: RT3_T3 > > Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time. > > Elyse > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Val, Are you taking Kdur 1500 3 times a day??? How many of OTC potassium are you taking with it? Hugs Kim > > > > > > > > > From: mec <macedgeca@> > > > Subject: Re: Re: Potassium > > > To: RT3_T3 > > > Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time. > > > Elyse > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Venizia,what is this equal to in mg? I am taking 40meq of potassium a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 One 10 MEQ pill is 750mg of potassium chloride (380mg potassium and 370mg choloride). One 40 MEQ is equal to 3000mg KCL (or 1520mg potassium and 1480mg chloride). I am taking 40meq of potassium a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I switched to nothing but the K-Dur so thatis a total for the day 4500mg. Which is ACTUALLY opnly about half that odf potassuim as the rest is chloride. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 There are 750 mg in 10 meq, 40 meq would be 3000mg. Venizia > > > > > > > I am taking 40meq of potassium a day. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 sorry if this is a dumb question, but is taking potassium like thyroid or hc...do you have to take it daily. Lets say you take it a couple times a week, does it disturb the ballance? I just cant start another thing that I have to take daily...cant keep up. Subject: Re: PotassiumTo: RT3_T3 Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 6:43 PM Val,Are you taking Kdur 1500 3 times a day??? How many of OTC potassium are you taking with it?HugsKim> > > > > > > > > From: mec <macedgeca@>> > > Subject: Re: Re: Potassium> > > To: RT3_T3 > > > Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time.> > > Elyse> > >> > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Not a dumb question at all. I used to NOT take it everyday. Since I am taking it everyday, I am getting much better results. Venizia > > > > > > > > > > > > From: mec <macedgeca@> > > > > Subject: Re: Re: Potassium > > > > To: RT3_T3 > > > > Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:41 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just got some from a pharmacy today called Apo-K. They are 600mg SR. Even though they are SR I thought I'd still spread out taking them at each meal. I think I'll start with 3 a day and add more later, will still continue to use No Salt on my food along with actual salt. The problem with the Apo-K is they are a bright orange and I don't want dyes, so I'll look for another one next time. > > > > Elyse > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 > sorry if this is a dumb question, but is taking potassium like thyroid or hc...do you have to take it daily. What you take is excreted in 30 min to an hour or maybe 1 1/2 hr. Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 You really do nto want to take potassium unles you DO take it regularly. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 thanks..even smaller amounts as electrolyte blends Subject: Re: Re: PotassiumTo: RT3_T3 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 8:56 AM You really do nto want to take potassium unles you DO take it regularly.-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thta uis the same as taking OTC supps every once in a whikle may nto hurt a bti but not going to help either. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I just got done talking to my brother. Anyway, he has a medical degree. He told me that in school they used dogs to do surgery on and then they killed the dogs by injecting KCL right into the heart muscle to stop it. I'm taking 6700mg which is about 3400mg potassium and he thought that was alot. I just tested yesterday so we'll see. If potassium is secreted out of the body fast, even with SR, I don't understand how testing will help much? From: <artisticgroomer@ jfwebs.com>Subject: Re: Re: PotassiumTo: RT3_T3yahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 8:56 AM You really do nto want to take potassium unles you DO take it regularly.-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthet hyroidmadness. com/ http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ NaturalThyroidHo rmonesADRENALS/ http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ RT3_T3/ http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/HypoPets/------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Testing helps as it si the kidneys that do the excretion and if yo get to the poitn of takingmore than theyCAN excrete first you could be overworking your kidneys adn if thye cannto excrete it fast enough it WILL go up in the blood and become dangerous. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 That makes sense. Don't want it to pool. Thanks Val. > > Testing helps as it si the kidneys that do the excretion and if yo get > to the poitn of takingmore than theyCAN excrete first you could be > overworking your kidneys adn if thye cannto excrete it fast enough it > WILL go up in the blood and become dangerous. > > -- > Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV > > http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/RT3_T3/ > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HypoPets/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Leisa,What about using No Salt on your food? I sprinkle that and actual salt on everything I eat. It will still be something. The No Salt brand gives mg than some of the others.Elyse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Great idea..Ill do it! Hope it doesnt have chemicals.. Subject: Re: Re: PotassiumTo: RT3_T3 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 12:12 PM Leisa, What about using No Salt on your food? I sprinkle that and actual salt on everything I eat. It will still be something. The No Salt brand gives mg than some of the others. Elyse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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