Low potassium and seizures

[Nikitanikita]

I have had 2 seizures in 4 months. Both times my potassium was almost non-existent.  My neurologist says there is no connection.  I find it too coincidental.  Many reputable websites say there can be a connection.  Even the tech that did my eeg said it was possible.  I need imore info on this and names of Dr's or studies that agree

[caregiver222]

By the way, an overdose of insulin depletes potassium, and guess what? Ocasionally causes a siezure.

[caregiver222]

I would find a new neurologist. It is highly unlikely, but clearly the sodium- potassium flux generates the electrical potential for nerve conduction, so low potassium will decrease the threshold of susceptability to a siezure. Low potassium makes the electrical system "twitchy". There is probably a co-factor involved. It is pointless to "seek studies". Don't get into an intellectual battle with this guy. He clearly is not that sharp a tack. Just keep your potassium levels within normal limits.