Potassium Deficient?

Just got a message from my GP's office.

I'm not to worry just eat a banana every day and take one dose 40meq of potassium. Oh and call to make an appointment on Monday.

Seems I'm low in potassium.

Does anyone or has anyone have/had this??

I am one a diuretic so maybe it's that??

Just wondering...

Thanks for any input.

Years ago I was low on potassium and my doc took me off of my duiretic. Then my blood pressure was high for years. Now I am back on the duiretic and my blood pressure is good, and my bloodwork found my potassium good, but I do eat bananas occasionally. I think enough. I am so happy that my blood pressure is good again. Thanks to the duiretic. I can't believe that she took me off of it and it had been years before I went back on it. Having high blood pressures all of this time. Your post reminded me of that. You can take potassium supplements if needed.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen

I find potassium helps me a lot. I take 1 pill in the evenings as it is a natural muscle relaxer. Especially helpful if I take a prescription muscle relaxer with it before sleep. Potassium also helps lower HBP naturally although I have to take an HBP pill for that.