Re: Fat is not just a feminist issue......

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I would guess it is related to the steroids- Are you splitting the dose to mimic the normal pattern?

That could help.

May your pressure be low!

CE Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD.

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 230 research papers, chapters and reviews in the area of high blood pressure: epidemiology, history, endocrinology, genetics and physiology.

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PS-its sunny here in Milwaukee but -20F wind chill. Dont know what that is in C but it is cold.

May your pressure be low!

CE Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD.

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 230 research papers, chapters and reviews in the area of high blood pressure: epidemiology, history, endocrinology, genetics and physiology.

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In a message dated 1/6/04 9:16:32, Helen@... writes:

I'm not taking any at all right now! Last dose was 6 months ago and daily

dose was split into 4.

Helen

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From:  lowerbp2@...

Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:47:54 EST

hyperaldosteronism

Subject: Re: Fat is not just a feminist issue......

I would guess it is related to the steroids- Are you splitting the dose to

mimic the normal pattern?

IF you are not taking any then your body must be making some. Have they checked your cortisol levels recently.

As I recall you have had both adrenals removed?

May your pressure be low!

CE Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD.

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 230 research papers, chapters and reviews in the area of high blood pressure: epidemiology, history, endocrinology, genetics and physiology.

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I'm not taking any at all right now! Last dose was 6 months ago and daily

dose was split into 4.

Helen

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From: lowerbp2@...

Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:47:54 EST

hyperaldosteronism

Subject: Re: Fat is not just a feminist issue......

I would guess it is related to the steroids- Are you splitting the dose to

mimic the normal pattern?

That could help.

May your pressure be low!

CE Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD.

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 230 research papers, chapters and reviews in the area of

high

blood pressure: epidemiology, history, endocrinology, genetics and

physiology.

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Helen, Don't you still have one adrenal? The reason I ask is because

my daughters remaining adrenal is has a slightly high cortisol

reading and I bet that you may be getting that too. It will cause

cusings effects in some. She is not gaining any weight from hers as

she is still quite small and runs full throttle at all times. Try to

have the doctors check your cortiosl and look at the results

yourself. I know some docs are not so keen on people looking but

over here we are allowed to see all are records and I hope that you

will be allowed to follow things up on your end. W.

>

> 3 years ago I was a very skinny (too skinny) 133 pounds (I'm 5ft 10

ins

> tall) Now I am a massive (to me) 210 pounds. Most weight was gained

during

> the year I was in and out of hospital for treatment for the

> hyperaldosteronism and afterwards when I was hypo-aldosteronic. I

blamed

> the steroids I was taking and the lack of exercise. I now eat my

hospital

> designed properly calibrated diet (to cope with coeliac disease and

starch

> allergy). I exercise by swimming, walking and kayaking. Tests

suggest

> calorific intake is rather lower than calories expended.

>

> I am still gaining weight, not as fast now, and no one seems to

know why!

> My steroid dose level is now nil to very low but I just can't shift

the

> excess weight. I'm told by my own doctor not to worry about it as

my body

> fat ratio (whatever that means) is ideal. Weight gain is all round

the hips

> so I look around 6 months pregnant!

>

> Of course when I have to consult any other Dr than my own they

don't read

> the notes and just tell me to lose weight. I guess a throat

infection is

> always caused by excess weight........

>

>

> Helen in bright, beautiful and sunny Scotland

>

>

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Left adrenal only. Right was not working properly which is why I had

steroids. Last check up was February 2003 and I am still waiting for my

recall for the check that should have been done in March. Local hospital

couldn't / wouldn't do tests (it is only a tiny unit) and said they would

refer me to Edinburgh. I phone every week but it seems my notes have gone

missing in transit so I no longer exist.

My own Dr has also made enquiries and hit the same wall that no one has the

records any more.

Helen

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From: lowerbp2@...

Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:49:18 EST

hyperaldosteronism

Subject: Re: Fat is not just a feminist issue......

In a message dated 1/6/04 9:16:32, Helen@... writes:

> I'm not taking any at all right now! Last dose was 6 months ago and daily

> dose was split into 4.

>

> Helen

>

> Original Message:

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> From:  lowerbp2@...

> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:47:54 EST

> hyperaldosteronism

> Subject: Re: Fat is not just a feminist issue......

>

>

> I would guess it is related to the steroids- Are you splitting the dose to

> mimic the normal pattern?

>

IF you are not taking any then your body must be making some. Have they

checked your cortisol levels recently.

As I recall you have had both adrenals removed?

May your pressure be low!

CE Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD.

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 230 research papers, chapters and reviews in the area of

high

blood pressure: epidemiology, history, endocrinology, genetics and

physiology.

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IF at all possible you should keep a copy of your records for yourself as you have much more interest in them not being lost than any medical system. Guess you can always ask for a copy.

I recommend that ll of my pts keep a copy of their health record.

May your pressure be low!

CE Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD.

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 230 research papers, chapters and reviews in the area of high blood pressure: epidemiology, history, endocrinology, genetics and physiology.