Experiences with

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

[40y/o male, UK, family man, previously fit] Hi all, I hope you're doing well. I'm new to the forum so this is my introduction I suppose... So... Hi! if I make any mistakes don't be afraid to correct me. Long story short; I've been suffering a wide range of symptoms for years and have seen several

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

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

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

Those percentages of my FT3 and FT4 ranges kindly provided by DippyDame and Slowdragon, showing an expected poor conversion issue - is this dangerous? I ask particularly because I foresee a tussle ahead and if I need to get stroppy, I’m not really in a good place for it right now! Although the pounding

I would like to find some online sources for buying T3, off prescription - would be grateful for recommendations by private message only please. Im in Northern Ireland,UK. Thank you.

Hi all, Thank you for all the replies and advice I received a couple of months ago. I was diagnosed with stage 3A at the end of last year and did not get any follow up from GP (UK and NHS). I am 47, no high BP or diabetes. I chased them up and they did a second urine test which was clear of blood.

I have been referred to have an urgent short Synacthen test. 18 March 2pm. The endocrine nurse who phoned me to book the appointment wants me to not take my prednisolone on the 18th and the 17th. Said I could take my dose straight after the test. I'm worried about how I will be with no pred for

I'm first time momIs it normal to have this brown/black spotting at your 7week pregnancy?I was anxious that I need to take pregnancy test if it's still positive .. I had my blood serum on my 5week and hcg is normal my next ob visiting on my 10week.but unexpectedly on my 7 weeks I had this spotting for

Hi have been sourcing T3 online from uni pharma in Greece for a while. Trying to order more but site doesn't seem to work. Anyone else having problems or any other recommendations welcome! Thank you

Hi, I have hypothyroidism and I take levothyroxine 75mcg. I also take a high quality multivitamin for support. I am trying to conceive.Can someone please tell me which vitamin tests I should be asking my doctor apart from ferritin,vitamin D,folic acid and iron? TIA

hi all , since my last post I asked dr to write to consultant and ask if I can have t3 again as I’d like to get t3 higher through range and I’ve just had word I can have 5mcg twice a day but instead of 125 and 150 levo alternate days I’ve been told I have to go back to 100 and 125 levo with10mcg t3 per

Hello, first of all, thank you for this amazing forum. I have been feeling tired, have no energy, with awful pain in my bones, joints, and muscles. Very disabilitating. When chatting with my eldest sister, who lives abroad, she advised me to check my thyroid as she suffers from Hashimoto. She said

I know a lot of forum members take their levo in the morning when they have a loo visit between say 4-6am. My question is this - is it okay to do this with T3 - take it during a two hour or so window or is it advised to take at a set time? Thanks

I’ve read such a mix of this online I’m curious so thought I’d ask! Thanks.