Have CKD. Had chest pain and convulsion. Abnormal potassium. Why is face numb and tingling?
Patient: Hi, I was diagnosed by my family doctor as having CKD , he did urine and blood work-he said a ratio between creatin (sp?) and I think it was potassium-it was abnormal. I was given potassium tablets when in the hospital 24 hours prior in hospital when they did my blood work because of chest pain and a convulsion because it was low...My family doctor said my potassium is now normal range 4.5 He said this has been ongoing as I had protienurea with my pregnancy 11 years ago and I ve been told numerous times I m fighting something because my potassium has always been low. My face is also always tingling numb-like a tightning when you have had too much sun. I have an ultrasound booked in a months time, and am being referred to a kidney specialist...a month is a long time, is there a chance he could be wrong? I m sorry for the spelling errors and I hope I was clear. Thank you for your time. Jenny Doctor: Hi Jenny,Welcome to HCM. From what you have mentioned in the question, you have longstanding low potassium, protenuria and have recently been diagnosed as CKD. There are various stages in CKD and it would be nice to know which stage you are in and what the latest actual eGFR reading is? Low potassium in blood could be due to various reasons and will need investigation especially if you are having symptoms. The tingling/ numbness may be due to another problem (Calcium and Magnesium levels). It is appropriate to see a kidney specialist for your problems and you will need quite a few blood and urine tests to clarify the reasons for your symptoms. BW. RB