my doctor contacted me yesterday.telling me that my potassium is very low. he is starting me on a potasium supplement. and retest me in a month. he says that if it gets any lower i will have to go on iv.

how comman is this with mercury toxicity

Potassium deficiency is quite common, especially in hot weather for those who don't eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain plenty of potassium. In hot weather when someone is sweating heavily they lose plenty of potassium via sweat. Beware of potassium supplements in pill form. They can damage your digestive system. The best idea is to eat plenty or fruits or vegetables rather than take a potassium supplement. If you must take a potassium supplement them get in in liquid form (or a powder than can be dissolved) and make sure to dilute it carefully with plenty of water before taking it.

My mineral test showed my potassium level compared to sodium was out...My sodium was too low and potassium was high compared to it.

Many people who eat plenty of processed foods consume too much salt. Many who have chronic fatigue syndrome/ fibromyalgia(perhaps this is the result of mercury poisoning?) feel better when they have a high salt intake.