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Aldosterone test

I began my journey with Atrial fibrillation in 2010. Low potassium and high blood pressure was considered to be the instigator. I found out a year ago that I have a tumor on an adrenal gland that is producing too much aldosterone. Too much aldosterone causes low potassium and high blood pressure. I currently

I have being diagnosed with Conns Diease. 2 benign tumours on my kidneys. initially I was prescribed Spriolactone to reduce aldosterone. Potassium levels became very high. Also had diarrhoea, wheezing chest, and fatigue. Felt very poorly. Had blood test and consultant stopped the Spriolactone. Some

Hey everyone, My aldosterone levels are very elevated at 409 (range up to 190). I'm waiting for the adrenal MRI. My endo said he's suspecting adrenal adenoma since my ACTH was low, blood cortisol high, unable to raise thyroid meds or raising and having symptoms. Anyone here diagnosed with it or know

had tests re done bloods and urine due to high blood pressure. Sure I’ve had them done two or three times in past year but this time renin elevated at 101, and markedly elevated aldosterone at 969. Albumin/creative ratio elevated at 6.2 (upper limit 3.5). Strongly pointing towards secondary hyperaldosteronism

I know I'll need to test aldosterone, but it will take time and I need to do something to start feeling better now! (any private UK labs that test for it?) What would be your suggestion in my situation please?

Hey all, I'm in a pit 🙃 since November haven't been able to go to the shop, I manage some walks around the block and do my kettlebells in the morning. My main issue is fatigue, dizziness, dehydration (lowish sodium). I also get hypo symptoms like water retention, I'm 9 kgs overweight, my hair is

Hello, I would like some help as I am new to all of this and feeling a little overwhelmed. I am a 32 year old female (66kg) I have had high thyroid antibodies for years and had a baby 8 months ago which has tipped my body into being hypothyroid. So I assume I have hashimotos although this hasn’t been

Hi everyone, On the 27th I have my first appointment with an endo. He ordered blood tests for me before he even spoke to me or knew what dose of pred I was taking. (I'm taking 7 mg a day now. Was doing 6.5 for a week but decided better to go back to 7 and stay for a while as I was feeling so bad with

Hello All, I am looking to see any suggestions regarding adding more T3 to my current regimen. I am on 175 Tirosint T4 and 10mcg T3; I have Hashimoto’s and have been working on my iron by adding iron bisglycinate, which has helped as I am not dizzy, lightheaded, and have more focus. I also noticed

does anyone know if antistamines effect the results of a urine sample, according to Dr Google they do,

I am weaning off Pramipexole, was on 0.088mgs six tablets daily for over 20 years, augmentation severe for some time now so with help from Forum and supportive GP found Neurology Consultant, Dr Chris Murphy, I could see within reasonable travel distance and made private appt. NHS wait 13 months. Have

I have to give a 2nd urine sample tomorrow as the first one 5wks ago showed some protein in my urine, they say the best time is in the morning the first pee of the day, I can't do that because I have locally advanced prostate cancer, and I am up 4xnightly for a pee anyway, anyone have any ideas how

Hello Everyone, My Endo had been changed, dont know why. Previously within an NHS appointment he wrote me a Private prescription for T3, and I noticed a reference to it once on my medical notes. Can I ask my GP to write a Private script for T3 based on this? I have been dismissed from last years

I have been reading elsewhere that you should not eat potassium rich foods while on atorvastatin, I have got osteoporosis and the foods that you aren't supposed to eat are good for osteoporosis bananas broccoli, etc,as it can cause kidney issues. anyone else know this, I gave a urine sample 4wks ago

I read in my mums local paper that urine testing by AI with somebody with COPD can detect an oncoming exacerbation around a week before chest symptoms occur. There was no link to research/original article though. Colchester Gazette. It’s available on line. Has anyone else heard about this? Take care

Researchers at Newcastle University recently conducted an online survey to try and understand how widespread fatigue is in people with hypothyroidism, and how severe their symptoms are. The principal investigator, Prof Simon Pearce, explains that 1200 people responded to the survey and 90% of those had

I have been on T4 since 1995 and had T3 added in about ten years ago. I keep getting very high sugar and high blood pressure. (I eat sensibly and walk most days). I have read T3 can contribute to insulin resistance, wanted to ask if anyone else has had this issue?

Sorry all I seem be on here a lot lately. But I am feeling chilled a lot esp evenings. I know it's a thyroid feeling as had it soon as started on thyroxine 20 years back. I came off them after 7 years of misery and was agreed by specialist at time . I am hoping this time I will get to take them and

Today my doctor is taking me slowly off of Pramipexole and onto Ropinirole. Any other drug is habit forming so she will not prescribe anything else. I did, however, convince her to do a ferritin check of which I will have done December 11th, along with my low potassium. Is the switch to Ropinirole going

I have been prescribed a three month trial of T3 by my NHS endo. I currently take 75mcg of Levothyroxine daily. He wants to cut my Levothyroxine down to 50mcg a day and to take 12.5mcg of T3 twice a day, morning and evening. This seems a large amount to start off on and I wondered if I should start with