Question - Blood Test Results - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

lynxgal · 11-19-2007, 02:42 PM

Hi Guys,

PCP's Ofc called and they want to redo my last round of blood tests. The only result mentioned was potasium (sp?). They said it was slightly elevated.

Does anyone here know if slightly elevated levels of potasium (sp?) can cause the twitching and charley horses?

I had a new muscle spasm over the weekend that involved the right side of my back up to the base of the skull and down to my right thumb.....

I also had a new sensation.....I was holding piece of paper in my left hand today and the left thumb felt like it was on fire where it was touching the paper. When I put the thumb to my face to see if it was hot..it wasn't it was cold....weird!

Thanks for reading.

Bearygood · 11-19-2007, 04:21 PM

If your elevated potassium levels are attribuable to an underlying condition, I think it's possible. I don't know all the reasons that high potassium levels can occur but I do know that it is associated with certain diseases. If they continue to be elevated, your doctor will likely (hopefully!) do additional testing to see if it's indicative of a disorder and/or if your kidneys are working properly.

The good news is that it seems like your doctor is on top of it by wanting to redo your blood work! Keep us posted!

lynxgal · 11-20-2007, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the reply Bearygood. Received the new rec for repeat test today. He is rerunning the potassium and has order creatinine as well.

I think they will be normal...will know in a week or so. Potassium may have been slightly elevated cause I LOVE bananas! I made sure to stay away from them for the last couple of days.

Thanks for reading.

Bearygood · 11-20-2007, 03:29 PM

You love bananas, huh? Well, how many do you eat a day, LOL? Lots of potatoes, too?

I know a little bit about this because of my father, who lived for a long time iwth only one kidney. Had to be very careful about his potassium intake.

Good luck to you and please let us know!

lynxgal · 11-20-2007, 03:34 PM

LOL...Just 1 but I have not had one since last Thursday....just wondering...my daily vit has potassium as well...maybe I should stay away form the bananas. FYI I don't eat potatoes much do the have a lot of potassium as well? I thought that u purge excess potassium through the urine same as too much vit c?