Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: girl you look fierce on September 25, 2013, 12:03:11 AM Return to Full Version
Title: K and spiro
Post by: girl you look fierce on September 25, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
Post by: girl you look fierce on September 25, 2013, 12:03:11 AM
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Title: Re: K and spiro
Post by: Jamie D on September 25, 2013, 12:11:37 AM
Post by: Jamie D on September 25, 2013, 12:11:37 AM
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. That means it selectively does NOT eliminate potassium from the body (as it does with, for instance, sodium). The worry would be your K levels would become too high. If they are too low, you can always supplement your diet with potassium-rich foods. I like watermelon and banana.
Title: Re: K and spiro
Post by: Jamie D on September 25, 2013, 12:57:47 AM
Post by: Jamie D on September 25, 2013, 12:57:47 AM
I get mine tested every three months, but I am not on spiro. I am on another potassium-sparing medication called lisinopril.
But you are in the normal range.
It is high potassium that can indicate kidney disease and can cause heart problems.
Low potassium (hypokalemia) is more common than you think, especially in athletes. It can cause muscle cramps, and if very low, heart arrhythmias. If you are getting these, drink some Gatorade.
But you are in the normal range.
It is high potassium that can indicate kidney disease and can cause heart problems.
Low potassium (hypokalemia) is more common than you think, especially in athletes. It can cause muscle cramps, and if very low, heart arrhythmias. If you are getting these, drink some Gatorade.