Blood test results help please

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mariesuzi
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Blood test results help please

Post by mariesuzi »

Hi
I've been a member since 2012 but never posted before and just wondering if anyone could help me understand my blood test results please? am I allowed to post a picture of them typed out? I do have kidney disease and under a specialist , my potassium level was over 5.5 a few weeks ago then went down but todays results show over 5 again,, just rang the Doc and he said they are ok but bit worried with hospital saying they were high last time , thank you for any advice x
Marie
Dibs
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Re: Blood test results help please

Post by Dibs »

Hi Marie.

My potassium is often over 5. I think when it did get to 6, they increased my sodium bicarb tablets. But the hospital should know the best course of action.
mariesuzi
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Re: Blood test results help please

Post by mariesuzi »

Thank you very much for replying :) I'm there at hospital in May so will see what he says
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