?????? Potassiumn and Magnessium low levels.

Hi I just got back my Lab slips and had a call from the Md as well. Both my Potassium and Mag levels are close to being dangeroulsly low. If blood test on Monday does not show any improvment then I will be admitted for IV therapy. ( My MD told me to come to his office as soon as I have the lab work done and to pack an overnight bag! ) My MD called the Drug store with a prescription for both. The Mag is an over the counter PILL ( A HUGE ONE !) that can not be crushed ( I still have a constricture scheduled to be dialated on the 28th!) So a Pill this big is not an option. The potassium is a liquid but the Drug Store does not carry it and will not have it in till WED. I tried to call the MD but the answering service picked up, and it being a Friday. I can not get intouch with the MD till MONDAY And as the Answering Nursing service did not think this was an emergancy. I was so close to tears... and lost it. and told her that when I have a heart attack ( I have already had one when I was a teenager) I would make sure my family knew I made this call and she would not conntact the Oncall MD. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Does anyone know what I can do to increase these levels? Most of the Potassium and Mag. rich foods are things like potatoes and rice ( WHICH I LOVE) but still cant eat because of the constrictuers. I am so frustrated.....

bananas and oranges are also hig in potassium

I did some "Google-ing" for you on these minerals, and found some good sources in regular foods. You can mention these to your doctor or dietitian, and see what they say. Foods rich in magnesium--whole grains, nuts, beans, seeds, fish, avocados, and leafy green vegetables; they're some of the most nutritious foods around. An ounce of sunflower seeds contains 100 milligrams; almonds, 85; cashews, 75; wheat germ, 70; brazil nuts, 65; dark chocolate, 35. A half cup of cooked spinach, Swiss chard, or cooked beans contains 60 to 80 milligrams. Three ounces of many kinds of fish has 50 to 90 milligrams. About 80% of the magnesium in grains is in the bran and germ, which are removed in the milling of flour and rice, so refined grain products (such as white bread and white rice) are poor sources. If your drinking water is hard, you'll get a fair amount of magnesium from it. Aduki and fava beans are both very high in fiber, low in calories and are good sources of the mineral magnesium. Studies suggest that a diet high in potassium can lower blood pressure. Bananas, oranges and leafy green vegetables are good sources. For other suggestions about foods rich in potassium AND magnesium, visit: http://wellnessletter.com/html/fw/fwLon03HypertensionChrt.html Good luck! ~Laura