Potassium deficiency/hypertension
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jmarton1977
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Hi all - so yesterday during a routine lady doctor's visit, my blood pressure was sky high. Higher even than it was when I was 10 pounds heavier. I'm officially hypertensive. I am taking some potassium supplements (clearly not enough), but has anyone had any issues with blood pressure while being on Atkins? Experiences? Thoughts?
I would have thought that the opposite would have been true - and that my blood pressure would be lower after losing 10 pounds. Feeling a little scared and worried that I won't be able to continue on Atkins. I watch my sodium and am almost always under, and am now tracking potassium, but I have to go see my PCP and potentially get medicated for hypertension.
*sigh*
I would have thought that the opposite would have been true - and that my blood pressure would be lower after losing 10 pounds. Feeling a little scared and worried that I won't be able to continue on Atkins. I watch my sodium and am almost always under, and am now tracking potassium, but I have to go see my PCP and potentially get medicated for hypertension.
*sigh* 0
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I am not totally sure but I have not heard of anyone heaving blood pressure issues while on low carb. I've heard cholesterol levels are even better also. So it may not have to do with eating low carb. Did you ask your Dr if there could be a connection?0
