Irregular Heartbeat

[Flintstone]

I know taking potassium supplements are extremely important (along with calcium & mag) while LCing...but before today, I never know how IMPORTANT!!

DH went right to his dr today after experiencing some discomfort in his chest. The EKG had discovered an irregular heart rhythm and was given appropriate meds. (One of which was potassium).

We all know low levels of potassium causes leg/muscle cramps, but the pharmacist reminded me that the heart is considered a muscle and without proper potassium levels, it will not function properly and can...and will... fall out of sinus rhythm. (Not a good thing!)

When I asked DH about the potassium supplements I bought for him to take.....he forgot :o to take them for the last couple weeks!!

I pass this on just FYI. DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR POTASSIUM!! You may experience more than just leg cramps without it !!!

Deb

[Librarian]

Deb,

Thanks for your post! I have a stent in my LAD and have been fighting angina this past year. That's one thing that brought be back to low carbing. And I also forgot to take my potassium for the past few days....until I read your post. I've taken it now.

Bless you for your note. I hope DH is okay.

Carolyn