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Suggest Remedy To Maintain Potassium Levels

I am not able to get to dialysis due to the weather conditions, my ins won't pay for my transport by non-emergency ambulance. I'm in a wheelchair. I did not get to dialysis last week, I thought I had transportation arrangements but was never picked up. I came home from the hosp Wed. 02-12-14. Since I can't get there today, Fri. 02-14-14 what can I do to keep my potassium down. I can't use Kexalayte, can't have sodium or acetate.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM, you can go on a low potassium diet---
Good sources of potassium include bananas, citrus juices (such as orange juice), cantaloupes (melon), tomatoes, potatoes, lima beans, flounder, salmon, cod, chicken, and other meats. These foods should be avoided. Regards
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Suggest Remedy To Maintain Potassium Levels

Hi welcome to HCM, you can go on a low potassium diet--- Good sources of potassium include bananas, citrus juices (such as orange juice), cantaloupes (melon), tomatoes, potatoes, lima beans, flounder, salmon, cod, chicken, and other meats. These foods should be avoided. Regards