I had no symptoms at all with my hyperkalemia. I had a liver transplant, so I go and have blood drawn every week. I went and had blood taken, and they asked me to stay for the results, so I did. When the doctor called me in, she told me she was admitting me into the ICU. I asked why. I said I feel great, in fact, the best since my transplant and I was ready to go for my eight-mile walk I do four times a week. She told me about my potassium level and said it was high. If it wasn't for my blood work, I would not have known. Published: April 15 ::

I had been taking several medications for high blood pressure, including a diuretic, Norvasc 10 mg, metoprolol, and an ACE inhibitor. I had a second episode of irregular heartbeat and went to hospital where I was found to have hyperkalemia. My symptoms were/are tingling/numbness in lower extremities, sweating, and a slight shortness of breath. Published: March 06 ::

I woke up one morning, and I had a loss of balance and was unable to stand without leaning or holding onto something sturdy. I had weakness in my lower torso and my hands. A blood test determined I had hyperkalemia. I was told to stop taking my naproxen and lisinopril. I started taking a hydrochloride medication immediately to counteract the potassium in my system. Published: August 06 ::

My balance became so badly messed up, I couldn't walk without members of my family holding me up. After falling while trying to walk 6 feet, I went to the hospital where hyperkalemia was diagnosed; the result of a medication I had been given. Published: July 02 ::

Nausea, weakness, not feeling good for several weeks, discovered with blood work. Published: June 20 ::

I have Addison’s disease and have high potassium because of a hormone that does not work to excrete it. To keep your potassium down, watch what you eat, I have found so many things we eat and drink have high amounts of potassium in them. A lot of Milks have it, 100% Fruit Juices, Peanut Butter, Apples, Leafy Green Vegetables, Some Bottle Waters, Sea Salt, Sunflower Seeds, Some Cereals, Molasses, The list goes on. I never knew this until I got Addison's. So watch what your eating and drinking. I also know that higher intake of sodium will bring Potassium Levels Down. Some Diuretics will help bring them down too. Do your research and hope this helps. Published: August 17 ::

I had routine blood tests last week. Up to a year ago I was very fit and also was, and still am, slim. I thought I might have a thyroid problem as I have been suffering from fatigue for most of the past year. However, I was diagnosed with mild hyperkalemia and I return next week for another blood test. My potassium level has always been around 4.5, but I believe that Cozaar which was prescribed to me about 18months ago could be responsible plus my great love of tomatoes which I eat daily! Published: September 25 ::

I was taking Norvasc 10 and switched to Lisinopril 10. My BP has remained the same but my heart rate dropped to the 46/52 systolic range. What goes? Published: September 25 ::