Too much Potassium?

Well, finally -- after three months of asking and asking -- I got my aunt's most recent blood panel results faxed to me. Her potassium level is still 4.7, on the high side. What if she had continued with the potassium supplements back in June? Apparently, her primary psysician was not aware that Lisinopril causes high potassium levels. And she probably is still not aware that the cardiologist had stopped the potassium. What if we hadn't flagged that issue back then?

My aunt also has a diarrhea issue from diverticulitis surgery in March, and that should have abated by now. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center: Side effects from potassium supplements "can include diarrhea and nausea. At higher doses, muscle weakness, slowed heart rate, and abnormal heart rhythm may occur." My aunt also suffers form atrial fibrilation.

Also: "A rise in potassium from ACE inhibitors may also be more likely in people with poor kidney function and diabetes." My aunt has been dehydrated and also has diabetes -- oy!

To be continued..