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Is Potassium Levels Being 2.6 Normal?

I am very sensitive to potassium levels, have hypokalemia, heart always skipping, very short of breath. Dr says levels are at 2.6 are these levels normal ? I cant move around without feeling like im going to pass out lots of pain in legs. What is the normal levels?
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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These levels is low, normally various lab have their own reference range which may vary from 3.5-5.5. 2.6 is on lower side, would advise you to visit your consultant.
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Is Potassium Levels Being 2.6 Normal?

These levels is low, normally various lab have their own reference range which may vary from 3.5-5.5. 2.6 is on lower side, would advise you to visit your consultant.