left adrenal gland tumor

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I am new to this group. My high blood pressure began when I was

pregnant with my 3rd child 14 years ago. I am female, 43 years old.

I was only on hydrochlorothiazide (the water pill - diuretic) for

many years until last year when I was hospitalized in September for 5

days due to my hypertension. As a result I am now on more

medication. I take norvasc, altace, metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide,

slow k and losec. I had testing done once before for Conn's syndrome

and now recently again. I have had consistent low potassium

readings... usually around 3.0.

I had a CT scan done on December 13th. Immediately I received the

results while still on the table. A tumor on my left adrenal gland

was found. I don't know the size yet.

I do know my adolsterone/renin ratios are being looked at.

Apparently my adolsterone levels are high. I don't know the renin

results yet.

I've been looking on the internet a lot for information. Someone

from WebMD told me about the groups on so here I am.

I look forward to learning more and what to expect from surgery, etc.

I am in the early stages of diagnosis so I have not officially got

the label yet but it's looking that way.

Meanwhile, my Dad is giving me some 'alternative' therapy to try and

shrink the tumor.

I take my blood pressure regularly. My last reading was 145/85.

Some of my symptons include: thirst, fatigue, etc. and some are side

effects of the medication.

If I could go off my meds and be cured of hypertension, I would be

thrilled.

Has anyone found themselves more emotional with this disease? With

the adolsterone levels higher? I think I am. It could just be my

personality but I cry very easily.