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POTASSIUM isn't DIY FRIENDLY GUYS

Only writing this because I saw how many potassium supplementation threads came up on this subreddit from a google search that was sort of related.

Going beyond a balanced diet and daily electrolyte packet to supplement potassium can be dangerous. It isn't like magnesium or vitamin D. We aren't all deficient. Also, we can only measure serum potassium (potassium free flowing in your blood)...we will never know how much is actually in your cells with the tests currently available. THE EDGE for one person might be closer than for someone else.

UNLESS you have one of a few rare kidney conditions and you are ACTUALLY deficient, your kidneys are doing a good job keeping enough potassium stored in your cells.

Or

If you have one of another bunch of more common kidney conditions, you may have too much.

Too much potassium will hurt your kidneys and cause heart abnormalities...even sudden cardiac death

Giving someone potassium on top of normal supplementation ( appropriately balanced electrolyte mixes + balanced food) is ONLY done while you are strapped to a heart monitor. Potassium isn't something you can occasionally casually overdose on. Overdosing for one person might be serum potassium of 3.8....for another it might be 4.0. Overdosing can very quickly cause permanent heart abnormalities, kidney damage and even sudden cardiac death. It really isn't that uncommon of an occurrence when people get too much or too quickly.

I stumbled upon how many people are casually comparing potassium deficiency to magnesium deficiency while researching something entirely different. I panicked.

You want to supplement extra?

Get with a nephrologist and ask for potassium labs once a week at a minimum....do is safely. AGAIN: this isn't magnesium and vitamin D...this is potassium

I've read every paper there is because my life depends on it. I see a nephrologist monthly and have my potassium checked weekly (it used to be 3 times a week).

Please, be careful.

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Location: North Stockbridge, south of DeKalb

My home needs repairs both small and substantial in scope. It's a very unique home that requires a bit more specialized of handling. We trying to do right by it.

The search for a handyman/contractor is extremely stressful. This is the type of house that can't get casually botched by a bad hire. Think: unique wood specie we can't just buy more of in Home Depot, stone work and vintage character. Some incredibly talented and specialized tradesmen and women built this place back in the day.

Recommendations would be highly appreciated. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and does right by their clients over and over again. Someone we can hire for years to come.

My home needs repairs both small and substantial in scope. It's a very unique home that requires a bit more specialized of handling. We are only trying to do right by it.

The search for a handyman/contractor has started and it's extremely stressful. Recommendations would be highly appreciated. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and does right by their clients over and over again. Someone we can hire for years to come.

Located right outside South Decatur, technically Stockbridge.

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