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« Reply #50 on: September 10, 2008, 05:49:42 PM »

Monrein thanks for the info. It feels more like a weakening feeling and cramping feeling.When I try to stand and walk I literally become wobbly and it feels like Im losing control of my motor skills. When I start moving and walking in a caouple of minutes its gone. I go to the sauma do you think that might be the cause?? oh and no burning feeling and not diabetic. I saw that potassium levels might have some similar affects. What do you think?
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« Reply #51 on: September 10, 2008, 05:56:38 PM »

Not sure at all.  I'm glad you're seeing the doc tomorrow.   Does your potassium generally run high?   I think muscle weakness can be a symptom of high potassium but if it is that then I guess you'll have to monitor the diet bit more carefully cuz it's a serious issue and risk (as you already know, I'm sure).
Let us know what the doc says OK?
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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« Reply #52 on: September 10, 2008, 06:07:58 PM »

My potassium is right now a 5.4. Its not great. I will ...hpoefully he will have some clue.
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