I have reoccurring hypokalemia-low potassium- which doesn't sound very bad and really isn't very bad... until I have a drop in magnesium. . Then shit gets real real fast. . Last night my potassium and magnesium levels shot down what I can only assume was a severe amount because it got pretty scary. First a type of paralysis hits my limbs, my fingers and toes go numb and curl in close to my body. My mind goes blank and I have an extremely hard time speaking or completing any thoughts out loud. My muscles all begin to twitch and spasm making it look as though I'm seizing or stroking. My stomach is unbearably pained and sometimes my heart feels like it's skipping beats. This all comes in waves as my kidneys try to pump potassium that isn't there into my bloodstream. . I can only imagine how it looks from an outsiders viewpoint. I've been told its quite shocking and scary. Thankfully last night zebb was with me and carefully helped feed me doses of potassium and magnesium supplements until my spasms stopped and I could speak again. . This morning I'm feeling all the awful aftereffects and hoping the oral supplements were enough. Its incredible how something so seemingly insignificant can create such an incredible reaction. Hopefully this time around I do a better job at taking my supplements and never let myself get dehydrated to this point again. . So here's a gentle reminder to TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Seriously. Take the time to drink water, take vitamins, get some exercise, spend some time alone listening to your body's needs, or do whatever you do to nurture your mental health. Just please don't hesitate thinking you have time later, you might not. . #hypokalemia #hypomagnesemia #lowpotassium #health #takecareofyourself (at Esther Simplot Park)
