Hi, I am new. Question about spironolactone for Dr. Grim.

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I found out I had bilaterial hyperplasia in July 2004. My BP was

240 over 120 and was hopitilized. I had headaches for months

without realizing this could be BP. I was too busy working and

thought it was stress.

I started on spironolactone 100MG per day then up to 200MG with

hytrin 1MG. BP is now 137/90. My doctor just increased the spiro

to 250MG.

I have high a BP, high cortisol,and high antibodies. I have no

thyroid to be able to produce high antibodies.

I also had my thyroid and parathyroids removed years ago and am

cancer free. I have been taking synthroid 1MG for years. I am

now on Cytomel 25mg for this for three weeks until I have a thyroid

scan.

My doctor is gong back to the thyroid to see what is going on.

My doctor said I am going to be a challenge. It is interesting to

know that the thyroid has so much to do with the adrenal glands. It

could be an important link to the adrenal gland.

My question is: How much of a dosage of spiro can a person safely

take?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks

Donna K