I have concerns about potassium and magnesium. I started
induction about 3 weeks ago. Last week at the end of
induction I was noticing palpitations and heavy heart beats.
This made me nervous and I started having anxiety attacks and
went off the diet. I have been to the dr and had my blood
checked and everything came out normal. My question is since
my symptoms could have been caused by potassium deficiency
i want to make sure I have enough in my system. For example
my dietary intake for today is 2400 mg pot and i took a supp of
80 mg which is in the Centrum. I am nervous since I constantly
am going to the bathroom. How much potassium is lost ?
And what should my intake be to make sure I dont get low?
As for magnesium, I have separate supplement of 250 mg. I
took one early today and would like to take another at bedtime.
Is that ok too, my dietary intake today was approx 200mg.
plus 100mg in the centrum. I was very nervous about the
palpitations and difficulty going to sleep and gasping for air and
I want to do all possible to prevent that from happening to me
again. It could have been allergic reaction to foods as well as
my anxiety, especially over what happened last week. My blood
pressure runs low 110/60 and my cholesterol is normal. I started
the diet again today, less than 20 gram carb. I dont drink any
diet drinks or eat any aspartame. Any advice, would be
appreciated on how much supplement is safe. I am afraid that
if I dont calm my nerves on this matter I wont make it with the
diet. Thank you. I hope I didnt ramble to badly.
One more thing. My left arm is tingly and achy, same with my
left leg....what could cause that?

Lindy