ger1000

Thanks very much for the further helpful replies. I do notice I have a slightly bad reaction to bananas ( feeling lightheaded and nauseous) but not as bad as the  electrolyte drinks. I haven't noticed any particular reaction to  potatoes, but there are a few things on lists of high potassium food that I do react to but I always attributed to some kind of mild allergy. I think I am usually o.k. as regards eating things with sugar without a reaction. Maybe there is another explanation not involving potassium or maybe it's possible I absorb more potassium from the electrolyte drink than I do from food. I will ask  my doctor about it at my next consultation, but as he is not really a POTS expert it is helpful to have your ideas and experiences on it, thanks, Ger

Hi  Kaitlyn and MomtoGiuliana,

Thanks very much for your helpful replies. I haven't tried any other medicinal type electrolyte drinks but I had noticed in passing in the past that I tended to feel unwell after drinking sports electrolyte drinks or fruit juice or eating a lot of fruit , so that made me wonder if potassium is the reason. I don't think I have ever had blood tests for potassium etc. but I have had a few tests that showed minor  kidney problems, so I will ask my doctor about it. I will look into some other rehydration drinks as well and check the additives in case it is something to do with them, Thanks again,

Ger

Hi, I was just wondering if anybody knows the answer to the question above - whether it is possible that an electrolyte drink could increase potassium levels too much?

 I have POTS and maybe other forms of dysautonomia and I have recently started trying electrolyte drinks on my doctor's recommendation. I also eat loads of salt and drink a fair amount of water although not always as much as the recommended 2-3 litres. However any time I tried the electrolyte drink (Dioralyte mixed according to the instructions) I feel worse after a while with palpitations, my blood pressure monitor shows I have an irregular heartbeat although it is usually o.k. and the day after taking the drink I feel terrible- weak and confused with blood pressure lower than normal and a low heart rate and almost semi-conscious and delirious trying to wake up in the morning.  If anybody has any ideas as to why this might be - potassium-related or other, I would appreciate your suggestions.