Hello,
Most of your symptoms (
insomnia,
weight loss, high
heart rate,
dizziness, and even
nausea) can be attributed to
Hyperthyroidism.
The treatment with
Methimazole and the
beta-blocker will ease the symptoms within a couple of weeks.
About
Hypokalemia, I can say that this condition usually results from
vomiting,
diarrhea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics.
In rare cases, it can occur because someone is not getting enough potassium, in his diet.
In your case, the real cause of Hypokalemia is not clear, for this reason, the potassium supplement is very important.
Digestive problems and nausea can be related to your low potassium.
Extreme nausea in a young girl with hyperthyroidism is not common.
For this reason, in my opinion, all you can do is to continue with potassium supplement for some days and to take foods that are high in potassium like bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, apricots, and grapefruit.
You must stay under medical assistance because hypokalemia can be dangerous.
Other tips that can be helpful for you nausea are: Drink clear or ice-
cold drinks, eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals, Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist