Can Potassium cause ankle swelling with spasms and leg cramps?
Patient: i been notice swelling of my ankles i been on over the counter potassium taking 3 tabs daily 550 mcg daily was not on potassium,my heat had a bad spasm,with also leg cramps my dr put on a blood pressure diovan/htz 80.12.5 for 6 years now,am i taking too much potassium? Doctor: Dear patient Potassium excess In blood leads to all symptoms  you described. Potassium  is an electrolyte and leads to fluid retention  which is seen as ankle oedema.  It also alters membrane function and leads to muscle irritability and muscle spasm and cramping pain. Excess of potassium  is bad for the heart and has life threatening side effects. I would advise to stop potassium  stat and check for your serum electrolyte  level. If it's raised you need to take urgent visit to expert physician.  All the best.