Potassium/electrolyte imbalance?

[Bbal76]

I am a 35 year old woman. I have dealt with "skipped heartbeats" occasionally since I was about 20. But the last week has been HORRIBLE! It's so bad at night that I can't sleep, convinced I'm gonna die. I also have major shortness of breath. Went to the doctor yesterday and mentioned I've been taking a lot of potassium lately "for my health" she said I was killing myself! Apparently potassium can increase dis/arrhythmia if you're already prone to them. Also told me that electrolyte imbalance can make "skipping" worse, even fatal. Just FYI. Basically, I am forgoing supplements in favor of more fresh, healthy food. Anyone else ever heard of this?

[Bbal76]

I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to scare anyone. I'm sure as long as you're not overdosing on potassium like I was you'll be fine. The doctor looked at my EKG, which was abnormal, but I think she came to the electrolyte imbalance just because of how much potassium I was taking. I have been drinking smart water yesterday and today. Last night was so much better and so far so good today. I have been researching like crazy and have concluded that in order to have electrolytes in balance I need to nix the supplements and just have a lot of freshly juiced juices and raw celery, tomatoes, etc...

[gothic_beauty]

Fatal??? I knew that electrolyte imbalance could cause some problems, but I didn't know how serious it was! God, you've scared me now. How do you know if your electrolytes are out of balance??

[tsco]

Yes you have to watch potassium, mag, calcium all of the big minerals can through you out of kilter with too much or not enough (if you are prone to these crazy a$$ palps!)  I take some but Im real careful. You wont die