i never seen that part about kidney FUNSHION..get ur creatine and GFR checked to see if you have (CKD)!!!!!!
no..i went sevre toxic on lithem at 900 mgs...was 2xx,s the toxic rate i was 3..icu 4 days..stage 2 renal f..and potassium 5,4..they inserted a Foley catherd flushed litiem out..but no not long term lithem doesnt hold back potassium..ace inhibitors will like me im on lisonpril 40 mgs..if ur on a ace i..it should be discussed cuz they retain pottissum...5.1 you say thats not super high never get over 5.5......i had mine checked the 2nd was 3.7 im afraid of it going up..i cant see eating 4.7 grams aday of potassium..i hope ur daily PO is adequate u know that im sure after 18 yrs good luck my freind
james