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Everytime I go to the doc they tell me that my Potassium level is low! Does anyone here take Potassium supplements? Will this hurt my bladder?
Thanks,
Aleet7
DX'd with IC 5/08
other Dx's~SVT: had Catheter
Catheter Ablation Aug 19,2010
Migraines, PFD, Hypertension,
Prolapsed Pelvic
Organs and Degenerative Disc
Disease, Kidney stones, Insomnia
Two bulging discs w/tears and osteo
arthritis in multiple joints in the spine
Current Meds:Elmiron 400 mg per day
Benicar Hct 40-25mg for Hypertension
Norvasc 2.5
Vicoden as needed for pain
Cymbalta 30 mg
Prelief
CystaQ
Prosed
Lidoderm Patch
Psalm 121
I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
"Be Kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle"
I took a potassium supplement for several years without a problem. Potassium deficiency can be a real problem. Potassium has a bad reputation because of the potassium sensitivity test, but potassium ingested and going through the digestion process isn't the same as putting it directly into a raw bladder. One of the reasons my level was so low was that orange juice and some other potassium rich foods are on my trigger list. I have, however, found other foods (such as potatoes, cereals, peas and beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, poultry), that keep my levels up without more pills. The one I took was a prescription; much less expensive that way.
Donna
Stay safe
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I have been taking them for about 3 weeks and haven't noticed any difference. My IC is fairly mild though but there are certain things I am finding out that give me pain and I don't think that is one of them.
Cindi
Gelnique for frequency/urgency - works great
Macrobid after sex
Prilosec, continuous birth control pills
synthroid .088mg, mucinex-d, restasis
Supplements: Desert Harvest Aloe vera, Cysta-q, prelief, magnesium and calcium, Vit D, flaxseed oil
Diag Mild IC Jan 11 but have had symptoms for 25 years. Also have GERD, TMJ, IBS-C, chronic dry eye syndrome, hashimotos thyroiditis, non-allergic rhinitis.
I took a potassium supplement for several years without a problem. Potassium deficiency can be a real problem. Potassium has a bad reputation because of the potassium sensitivity test, but potassium ingested and going through the digestion process isn't the same as putting it directly into a raw bladder. One of the reasons my level was so low was that orange juice and some other potassium rich foods are on my trigger list. I have, however, found other foods (such as potatoes, cereals, peas and beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, poultry), that keep my levels up without more pills. The one I took was a prescription; much less expensive that way.
Donna
Thanks Donna!
My potassium is low because I take water pills and a lot of the potassium rich foods are also on my trigger list. I have a script for the potassium pills but haven't filled it because I wasn't sure it be ok with my bladder.
Cmclien ....thank you for sharing with me! I do know that I really need to take potassium...It's always low when I'm tested. Again...thank you!
Best Wishes,
Aleet7
DX'd with IC 5/08
other Dx's~SVT: had Catheter
Catheter Ablation Aug 19,2010
Migraines, PFD, Hypertension,
Prolapsed Pelvic
Organs and Degenerative Disc
Disease, Kidney stones, Insomnia
Two bulging discs w/tears and osteo
arthritis in multiple joints in the spine
Current Meds:Elmiron 400 mg per day
Benicar Hct 40-25mg for Hypertension
Norvasc 2.5
Vicoden as needed for pain
Cymbalta 30 mg
Prelief
CystaQ
Prosed
Lidoderm Patch
Psalm 121
I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
"Be Kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle"
I was told to take Potassium pills as a suplement by a well meaning acupuncturist and stupidly i did without reading first about what that might mean for someone with IC. The Potassium induced a most unpleasant flare. Very difficult now to get my body back in balance. I highly recommend taking potasium in foods and not in supplement form. My poor bladder immediately went into sensitivity upon the first ingestion of the Potassium pill. I should have done my research.
I treat myself with Desert Harvest Aloe Vera capsules, Bio Film Defense, De Mannose 500 mg 3 x daily, Probiotics, and calciam Citrate Time Release. I do Yoga and this helps me more than anything else. I have also done PFD re-training. I have flares every 3 months.
I'm actually back on a potassium capsule after a blood test said I'm deficient again. I've been taking it for a month now with no problem.
Donna
Stay safe
Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf
Have you checked the ICN Shop?
Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined fool
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