high potassium

[zouzi]

My husband had 2 blood tests that showed a high potassium level in the blood.The only drug he takes is an occasional aspirin for headache.He eats more or less a balanced diet.We don't understand why his potassium level is high and what to do to bring it down to a normal level.He stopped eating bananas and oranges but he loves raisins in his cake.Could raisins have a lot of potassium?Please help! I heard that high potassium can be very dangerous!.Thank you for reading my question and double thank you if you could advise me about the foods he SHOULDN'T eat.

[jorj]

MY HUSBAND ALSO TESTED ON THE " HIGH SIDE OF NORMAL". HE DOES NOT EAT BANANAS,SPINACH,ETC. HE HAD BEEN ON STEROIDS FOR 14 DAYS .  COULD THE STEROID RAISE THE POTASSIUM?
THANK YOU
JORJ

[zouzi]

Thank you both for taking the time to answer me.Your advise is very helpful.

[Ranaesheart]

Here is a list of some foods rich in potassium:

raisins
prunes
apricots
dates
strawberries
bananas
watermelon
cantaloupe
citrus fruits
beets
greens
spinach
tomatoes
mushrooms
soy products
veggie burgers
peas
beans
turkey
fish
beef
salmon
cod

Hope this helps you get started ...
Best wishes ...
Ranae

[lilypad300]

I'm not very well versed, but perhaps this article will help;

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/279451/the_low_potassium_diet.html?cat=51

"The Low Potassium Diet"