Re: High aldosterone

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You need a renin level and your ND should be able to lower it. Can also do a 24 hr urine 4 Na K and creat. If you are really in a low na diet that may be controlling the BP. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My labs:

9/26/2008

Aldosterone (urine)

High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

97. (90-111)

Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

52.0. (1-16)

Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

Sodium. 138. (135-145)

Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

Chloride. 106. (98-109)

Co2. 23. (22-31)

Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

4.2. (4.0-6.4)

Lot of test!!!!

Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

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RJC tests are not done by real drs. If they are free ok to measure but dint know what to do with them. Very tricky to do as things leak out and in rbi very quickly once out of body. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

Sent from my iPadBegin forwarded message:Date: September 14, 2010 2:50:33 PM MDTTo: "hyperaldosteronism " <hyperaldosteronism >Subject: High aldosteroneReply-To: hyperaldosteronism

Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My labs:

9/26/2008

Aldosterone (urine)

High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

97. (90-111)

Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

52.0. (1-16)

Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

Sodium. 138. (135-145)

Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

Chloride. 106. (98-109)

Co2. 23. (22-31)

Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

4.2. (4.0-6.4)

Lot of test!!!!

Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

[Guest guest]

Unless urine Na was done (24 hr) at same time as Aldo it is impossible to interpret. Take my article to your ND. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My labs:

9/26/2008

Aldosterone (urine)

High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

97. (90-111)

Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

52.0. (1-16)

Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

Sodium. 138. (135-145)

Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

Chloride. 106. (98-109)

Co2. 23. (22-31)

Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

4.2. (4.0-6.4)

Lot of test!!!!

Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

[Guest guest]

That should be rbc tests. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

RJC tests are not done by real drs. If they are free ok to measure but dint know what to do with them. Very tricky to do as things leak out and in rbi very quickly once out of body. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

Sent from my iPadBegin forwarded message:Date: September 14, 2010 2:50:33 PM MDTTo: "hyperaldosteronism " <hyperaldosteronism >Subject: High aldosteroneReply-To: hyperaldosteronism

Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My labs:

9/26/2008

Aldosterone (urine)

High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

97. (90-111)

Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

52.0. (1-16)

Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

Sodium. 138. (135-145)

Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

Chloride. 106. (98-109)

Co2. 23. (22-31)

Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

4.2. (4.0-6.4)

Lot of test!!!!

Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

[Guest guest]

I do have a renin lab it is on the lower part of the first message.Renin 33. (non ambulatory 0.8-2.5, ambulatory 1.5-5 .2)My ND is trying to lower it with spironolactone, however, I want to explore this more to know "why" it's high.Sent from my iPad

You need a renin level and your ND should be able to lower it. Can also do a 24 hr urine 4 Na K and creat. If you are really in a low na diet that may be controlling the BP. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My labs:

9/26/2008

Aldosterone (urine)

High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

97. (90-111)

Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

52.0. (1-16)

Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

Sodium. 138. (135-145)

Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

Chloride. 106. (98-109)

Co2. 23. (22-31)

Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

4.2. (4.0-6.4)

Lot of test!!!!

Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

[Guest guest]

Na was not done with urine test but two blood test since then have confirmed high aldosterone.What is na?Where is your article?Sent from my iPad

Unless urine Na was done (24 hr) at same time as Aldo it is impossible to interpret. Take my article to your ND. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension

Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

My labs:

9/26/2008

Aldosterone (urine)

High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

97. (90-111)

Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

52.0. (1-16)

Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

Sodium. 138. (135-145)

Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

Chloride. 106. (98-109)

Co2. 23. (22-31)

Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

4.2. (4.0-6.4)

Lot of test!!!!

Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

[Guest guest]

You can not lower ALDO with meds can only block it. Only way to lower ALDO is to

take out the tumor.

Need to know what meds you are on. Were you taking meds when labs were done.

>

>

> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

>

> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the

time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I

also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we

ignored it.

>

> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent

blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore

it!

>

> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't

have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high

aldosterone.

>

> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I

need some education and advise on where to start.

>

> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

>

> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was

one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

>

> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

>

> My labs:

>

> 9/26/2008

> Aldosterone (urine)

> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

>

> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of

the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

>

> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> 97. (90-111)

>

> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> 52.0. (1-16)

>

> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

>

> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

>

> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

>

> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

>

> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

>

> Lot of test!!!!

>

> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

>

[Guest guest]

NA is Sodium. Log on to group site and look in files a lot of information is

there. Go to the links for even more information.

>

>

> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

>

> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the

time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I

also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we

ignored it.

>

> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent

blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore

it!

>

> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't

have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high

aldosterone.

>

> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I

need some education and advise on where to start.

>

> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

>

> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was

one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

>

> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

>

> My labs:

>

> 9/26/2008

> Aldosterone (urine)

> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

>

> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of

the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

>

> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> 97. (90-111)

>

> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> 52.0. (1-16)

>

> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

>

> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

>

> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

>

> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

>

> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

>

> Lot of test!!!!

>

> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

>

[Guest guest]

ok, i did try looking for other post, wasn't workng out but i will do it againi

did have sodium done it's listed on my message. is there a different sodium lab?

On Wed Sep 15th, 2010 8:10 PM EDT Francis Bill SUSPECTED PA wrote:

>NA is Sodium. Log on to group site and look in files a lot of information is

there. Go to the links for even more information.

>

>

>>

>>

>> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

>>

>> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at

the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a

runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet.

So we ignored it.

>>

>> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent

blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore

it!

>>

>> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't

have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high

aldosterone.

>>

>> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I

need some education and advise on where to start.

>>

>> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

>>

>> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was

one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

>>

>> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

>>

>> My labs:

>>

>> 9/26/2008

>> Aldosterone (urine)

>> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

>>

>> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of

the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

>>

>> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

>> 97. (90-111)

>>

>> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

>> 52.0. (1-16)

>>

>> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

>> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

>> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

>> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

>>

>> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

>>

>> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

>> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

>> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

>> Co2. 23. (22-31)

>> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

>>

>> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

>> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

>> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

>> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

>> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

>>

>> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

>> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

>>

>> Lot of test!!!!

>>

>> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

>>

>

>

[Guest guest]

no i was not on meds when these labs were done. just now started

spironolactone,50mg.

have not found out what is causing the high aldosterone. is a tumor the most

likely cause?

On Wed Sep 15th, 2010 8:02 PM EDT Francis Bill SUSPECTED PA wrote:

>You can not lower ALDO with meds can only block it. Only way to lower ALDO is

to take out the tumor.

>

>Need to know what meds you are on. Were you taking meds when labs were done.

>

>

>>

>>

>> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

>>

>> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at

the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a

runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet.

So we ignored it.

>>

>> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent

blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore

it!

>>

>> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't

have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high

aldosterone.

>>

>> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I

need some education and advise on where to start.

>>

>> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

>>

>> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was

one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

>>

>> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

>>

>> My labs:

>>

>> 9/26/2008

>> Aldosterone (urine)

>> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

>>

>> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of

the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

>>

>> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

>> 97. (90-111)

>>

>> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

>> 52.0. (1-16)

>>

>> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

>> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

>> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

>> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

>>

>> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

>>

>> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

>> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

>> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

>> Co2. 23. (22-31)

>> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

>>

>> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

>> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

>> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

>> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

>> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

>>

>> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

>> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

>>

>> Lot of test!!!!

>>

>> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

>>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kind of hard looking for information in the 23800 posts. Best to look at the

files and links and ask questions. It takes a while to understand how to get

answers. Once you understand what it is all about it gets easier.

> >>

> >>

> >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

> >>

> >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at

the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a

runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet.

So we ignored it.

> >>

> >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through

recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to

ignore it!

> >>

> >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't

have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high

aldosterone.

> >>

> >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months.

I need some education and advise on where to start.

> >>

> >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> >>

> >> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This

was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

> >>

> >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> >>

> >> My labs:

> >>

> >> 9/26/2008

> >> Aldosterone (urine)

> >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> >>

> >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle

of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

> >>

> >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> >> 97. (90-111)

> >>

> >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> >> 52.0. (1-16)

> >>

> >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

> >>

> >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> >>

> >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> >>

> >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> >>

> >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> >>

> >> Lot of test!!!!

> >>

> >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

yes tumor is most likey cause. Some times can have one on both sides. some are

to small to see on CT or MRI.

If B/P is normal and you have no other problems then may not need any meds.

> >>

> >>

> >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

> >>

> >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at

the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a

runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet.

So we ignored it.

> >>

> >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through

recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to

ignore it!

> >>

> >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't

have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high

aldosterone.

> >>

> >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months.

I need some education and advise on where to start.

> >>

> >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> >>

> >> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This

was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

> >>

> >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> >>

> >> My labs:

> >>

> >> 9/26/2008

> >> Aldosterone (urine)

> >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> >>

> >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle

of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

> >>

> >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> >> 97. (90-111)

> >>

> >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> >> 52.0. (1-16)

> >>

> >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

> >>

> >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> >>

> >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> >>

> >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> >>

> >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> >>

> >> Lot of test!!!!

> >>

> >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Ok I will do this. Would you mind sending a link? Not sure where to go for the files and links. thanks so much.Sent from my iPad

Kind of hard looking for information in the 23800 posts. Best to look at the files and links and ask questions. It takes a while to understand how to get answers. Once you understand what it is all about it gets easier.

> >>

> >>

> >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

> >>

> >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

> >>

> >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it!

> >>

> >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.

> >>

> >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

> >>

> >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> >>

> >> My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

> >>

> >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> >>

> >> My labs:

> >>

> >> 9/26/2008

> >> Aldosterone (urine)

> >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> >>

> >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

> >>

> >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> >> 97. (90-111)

> >>

> >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> >> 52.0. (1-16)

> >>

> >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

> >>

> >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> >>

> >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> >>

> >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> >>

> >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> >>

> >> Lot of test!!!!

> >>

> >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> >>

> >

> >

>

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Go to Yahoo Groups, find hyperaldosteronism and there you will see files etc.Not sure if you got this welcome. Can't send from my iPhone. Wish I had an iPad.CE Grim MD Welcome to the exciting world of Hyperaldosteronism You are in the right place! I am Dr. CE Grim a retired Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology. I have had a long standing interest is Primary Aldosteronism since medical school days when I saw my first patient with Primary Aldosteronism in 1963. I trained with Dr. Conn in Endocrinology and Metabolism 1969-70 and have published over 240 papers and book chapters in most areas of the broad discipline of High Blood Pressure. My CV is in our files for details. The goal of our group is to teach you and your health care team about the ins and outs of the causes, diagnosis and control of the many forms of hyperaldosteronism. The steps below will introduce you into the fascinating world of high blood pressure, salt and potassium and the role of the adrenal hormone aldosterone in health and disease. Doing these in sequence will save you time and effort in getting up to speed in taking control of you health and educating your own health care team. While we can’t make you a doctor we will make you into a pretty good BP doctor-a skill that you will have for life. 1. Overview: Read my article in our files on the evolution of PA (Evolution_of_PA-Grim.pdf ) and take to all members of health care team. Tell us what stage you believe you are in. This is a brief review of most causes of hyperaldosteronism, high blood pressure, low potassium (K). 2. Other patients with hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome). Read our Conn's stories in our files and then give us your own in as much detail as you can. Dr. Conn was the first to describe this disease process and the syndrome is named after him.To see others' stories, on the Hyperaldosteronism home page, go to Files/Conn’s Stories. You'll find instructions in "A - How to put your story here.doc " First send us your story in an email and they we may have questions and suggestions before you upload it to our files. 3. Eating Plan to control high blood pressure due to hyperaldosteronism and most others with high blood pressure. This will reduce your need for medications and in many will get your BP and K to goal without meds.. Get the DASH diet book by T. et al, read it and use it: $8 in paperback at your local bookstore. If they don’t have it ask them to order it for you. Learning to eat the DASH way will play a major role in your road to good BP and K control and, in many of our folks here, will revolutionize your life. Go to chapter 9 and do the 14 day challenge. Tell your Dr you are doing this as your BP may plummet if you are on other meds. or go to http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf download this 64 page booklet free and do the Week on the DASH Diet for 2 weeks. If you are on BP meds be prepared for a large fall in BP and let your Dr. know you are doing this. Or go to (but costs money) DASH Diet for Health ProgramThe DASH Diet for Health Program is designed to help you improve your eating and exercise habits. Twice each week we will provide you with information on our website about food, food preparation, eating out, losing weight, getting fit and much more. In addition to providing new information each week on our website, we create a web page specially for you where you can track progress in areas such as your weight, blood pressure, and exercise.http://www.dashforhealth.com/ I strongly recommend you get this book and read it. 4. Measure your BP: Measure your BP daily so you can see if it is getting better. If you are taking meds be sure to tell your health care team you are doing this as your BP may plummet to normal quickly. We recommend you use a device you listen to and will help you learn how to do this. If this is not something you want to do we can teach a significant other how to do it. See sharedcareinc.com or email to sharedcare@... to order a video on how to do this. If you already have one we will teach you how to teach your health care team how to validate your device. Your life and health depends on accurate BP measurements. Go to the amricanheart.org and download the Guidelines for Human Blood Pressure Measurement. Insist the your health care team do BP the AHA way. Never trust your life to an automatic BP machine unless you know it is accurate on YOU. 5. Genetics and your BP: Go to familyhistory.hhs.gov and do your detailed family medical history so we can review with you to help Dx familial causes of high blood pressure and heart disease. If BP runs in your family you may save lives in your family by checking their BP yourself. 6. How to DX and treat PA: Go to our file/Conn's Articles of Note/Medications/Bravo spir 1973.pdf and read this article and take to your health care team. It is old but still one of the best in the medical management of PA. Also see our file from the Endocrine Society Guidelines on PA. Dr. Grim's Perfect Primary Aldosteronism Blood and Urine Testing to diagnose PA in one day. 1. Eat a regular to high salt diet for 2 weeks.2. No BP meds in last 4-12 weeks depending on meds.3. Collect 24 hr urine for Na, K and creatinine and aldosterone. Do not lose a drop of this liquid gold. It is impossible to interpret the renin and aldo without this.4. The morning you finish the 24 hr urine have fasting blood drawn for renin, aldo and K using our guidelines to get an accurate K. Try to get this done about 4 hours after you have been out of bed.5. Send us the results with the normal values for your lab.6. If you ever have a salt (saline) infusion test for PA be certain to ask them to measure how much you pee during the 4 hours of the infusion. If it is 1-1.5 liter of urine it strongly suggests that you may have PA. If more tha 1.5 L you almost certainly have PA. Our PA Registry: If you have been Dxed with PA already and are on Rx or have had surgery please go to http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=HIJIO_f2685379 and complete our survey with as much information as you know. If there is some information you don't know ask us and we will help. If you need to update this as you journey thru the diagnostic/treatment process you can add another entry but label it as Nameyymmdd. For example today 6/12/09 for me would be Grim090612. This ever increasing number will allow us and you to sort your multiple entries into a dated order. 8. Learn the language: If you are new to medical lingo then download the acroyms from http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bloodpressureline/message/291869. Salt and high blood pressure: To learn the state of the science of salt and blood pressure please spend some time looking at http://www.worldactiononsalt.com/evidence/treatment_trials.htm10. Become a HBP expert consumer: Expect that it will take at least several weeks to get all this digested and to learn the new language of high blood pressure health care. As most doctors and nurses in practice have had very little training in high blood pressure you must become an expert yourself. For example most have never had anyone listen with them with a double stethoscope to verify that they can hear BP sounds. We cannot make you a doctor but we will make you a pretty good BP doctor.11. How High Blood Pressure should be managed: Go to nih.gov and download and read the Joint National Commission (JNC) Report 7 to get an overview on current guidelines. I ask all my secretaries to read this so they can communicate the importance of high blood pressure to my patients. JNC 8 will be out soon.Then: get (and study) the Hypertension Primer from americanheart.org. This is the most up-to-date compendium of what is known about high blood pressure and what every Dr. should know when they graduate from Medical School. Every chapter is only 2-3 pages. Read one chapter every week-night and you will finish it in about a year. I am working on a reading guide for lay people for the Primer. Stay tuned.12. Ask us questions: Ask any questions about high blood pressure you want answered. That is what we are here for.13. One-on-one Consulting: I can provide individual consulting if you do not want to go public. If you want individual one-on-one consulting for you and your Doctor contract me directly at lowerbp2@....May your pressure be low!Clarence E. Grim BS, MS, MD, FACP, FACCBoard Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and High Blood Pressure Retired Faculty/Professor of Medicine (U of MO, Indiana, UCLA/DREW, Medical College of Wisconsin and Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Epidemiology. Specializing in Primary Aldosteronism and Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure. Ok I will do this. Would you mind sending a link? Not sure where to go for the files and links. thanks so much.Sent from my iPad Kind of hard looking for information in the 23800 posts. Best to look at the files and links and ask questions. It takes a while to understand how to get answers. Once you understand what it is all about it gets easier. > >> > >> > >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!> >> > >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.> >> > >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! > >> > >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.> >> > >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.> >> > >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.> >> > >> My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.> >> > >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.> >> > >> My labs:> >> > >> 9/26/2008> >> Aldosterone (urine)> >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)> >> > >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.> >> > >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010> >> 97. (90-111)> >> > >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010> >> 52.0. (1-16)> >> > >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010> >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)> >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)> >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am> >> > >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15> >> > >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)> >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)> >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)> >> Co2. 23. (22-31)> >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)> >> > >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010> >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)> >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)> >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)> >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)> >> > >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010> >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)> >> > >> Lot of test!!!!> >> > >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne> >>> >> >>

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Actually hyperplasia is the most common cause is one looks at autopsies and most big series. If one area is bigger enough to see then this is called adenoma which can be see on one or both sides. The only real test is to take out the side bump and with the high aldo and look at the path and then see what happens to the BP.If cured it is Conn's syndrome due to adenoma. If it is a single bump cure is very likely. If a bump with other bumps then most likely hyperplasia and on both sides. The problem will likely return over time. CE Grim MDOn Sep 15, 2010, at 8:48 PM, Francis Bill SUSPECTED PA wrote:yes tumor is most likey cause. Some times can have one on both sides. some are to small to see on CT or MRI. If B/P is normal and you have no other problems then may not need any meds. > >> > >> > >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!> >> > >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.> >> > >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! > >> > >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.> >> > >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.> >> > >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.> >> > >> My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.> >> > >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.> >> > >> My labs:> >> > >> 9/26/2008> >> Aldosterone (urine)> >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)> >> > >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.> >> > >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010> >> 97. (90-111)> >> > >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010> >> 52.0. (1-16)> >> > >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010> >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)> >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)> >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am> >> > >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15> >> > >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)> >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)> >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)> >> Co2. 23. (22-31)> >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)> >> > >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010> >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)> >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)> >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)> >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)> >> > >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010> >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)> >> > >> Lot of test!!!!> >> > >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne> >>> >> >>

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Problem is renin is not low but aldo high as I recall. If you were eating a low sodium diet at the time or vomiting or sweating or taking diuretics this would give you this. If no then your renin and aldo are both high and could be due to lots of other things. Do you take any other otc stuff?CE Grim MDno i was not on meds when these labs were done. just now started spironolactone,50mg.have not found out what is causing the high aldosterone. is a tumor the most likely cause?On Wed Sep 15th, 2010 8:02 PM EDT Francis Bill SUSPECTED PA wrote:>You can not lower ALDO with meds can only block it. Only way to lower ALDO is to take out the tumor. >>Need to know what meds you are on. Were you taking meds when labs were done. >>>> >> >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!>> >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.>> >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! >> >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.>> >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.>> >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.>> >> My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.>> >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.>> >> My labs:>> >> 9/26/2008>> Aldosterone (urine)>> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)>> >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.>> >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010>> 97. (90-111)>> >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010>> 52.0. (1-16)>> >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010>> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)>> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)>> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am>> >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15>> >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)>> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)>> Chloride. 106. (98-109)>> Co2. 23. (22-31)>> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)>> >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010>> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)>> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)>> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)>> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)>> >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010>> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)>> >> Lot of test!!!!>> >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne>>>>

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I read 3.3 on first message. Was it 33 or 3.3?I do have a renin lab it is on the lower part of the first message.Renin 33. (non ambulatory 0.8-2.5, ambulatory 1.5-5 .2)My ND is trying to lower it with spironolactone, however, I want to explore this more to know "why" it's high.Sent from my iPad You need a renin level and your ND should be able to lower it. Can also do a 24 hr urine 4 Na K and creat. If you are really in a low na diet that may be controlling the BP. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.My labs:9/26/2008Aldosterone (urine)High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.Rbc potassium 7/14/201097. (90-111)Blood aldosterone 7/18/201052.0. (1-16)Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010Aldosterone 49. (1-16)Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8amAldosterone renin ratio = 15Sodium. 138. (135-145)Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)Chloride. 106. (98-109)Co2. 23. (22-31)Anion gap. 9. (5-16)Saliva cortisol 5/23/20107am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)Rbc magnesium 5/26/20104.2. (4.0-6.4)Lot of test!!!!Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

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In our files. I can do one on one consulting but cost is $500 per year for unlimited access for you and your health care team to my expertise by email or tele or skype.But you have an iPad as I recall. CE Grim MDNa was not done with urine test but two blood test since then have confirmed high aldosterone.What is na?Where is your article?Sent from my iPad Unless urine Na was done (24 hr) at same time as Aldo it is impossible to interpret. Take my article to your ND. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.My labs:9/26/2008Aldosterone (urine)High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.Rbc potassium 7/14/201097. (90-111)Blood aldosterone 7/18/201052.0. (1-16)Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010Aldosterone 49. (1-16)Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8amAldosterone renin ratio = 15Sodium. 138. (135-145)Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)Chloride. 106. (98-109)Co2. 23. (22-31)Anion gap. 9. (5-16)Saliva cortisol 5/23/20107am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)Rbc magnesium 5/26/20104.2. (4.0-6.4)Lot of test!!!!Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

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This is the link to group site. You will have to log in to yahoo.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hyperaldosteronism/

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!

> > >>

> > >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND

at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a

runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet.

So we ignored it.

> > >>

> > >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through

recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to

ignore it!

> > >>

> > >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I

don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have

high aldosterone.

> > >>

> > >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three

months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

> > >>

> > >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> > >>

> > >> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This

was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the

aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid

issues.

> > >>

> > >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> > >>

> > >> My labs:

> > >>

> > >> 9/26/2008

> > >> Aldosterone (urine)

> > >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> > >>

> > >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle

of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.

> > >>

> > >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> > >> 97. (90-111)

> > >>

> > >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> > >> 52.0. (1-16)

> > >>

> > >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> > >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> > >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> > >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am

> > >>

> > >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> > >>

> > >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> > >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> > >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> > >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> > >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> > >>

> > >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> > >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> > >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> > >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> > >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> > >>

> > >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> > >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> > >>

> > >> Lot of test!!!!

> > >>

> > >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> >

>

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I think you fogert the dec. maybe it should be .33 or 3.3

> >>

> >>>

> >>> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this

> >>> support!

> >>>

> >>> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test.

> >>> My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the

> >>> fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was

> >>> also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

> >>>

> >>> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and

> >>> through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This

> >>> time I decided not to ignore it!

> >>>

> >>> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low.

> >>> I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as

> >>> to why I have high aldosterone.

> >>>

> >>> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about

> >>> three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

> >>>

> >>> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> >>>

> >>> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair

> >>> loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am

> >>> wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the

> >>> aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

> >>>

> >>> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> >>>

> >>> My labs:

> >>>

> >>> 9/26/2008

> >>> Aldosterone (urine)

> >>> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> >>>

> >>> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty

> >>> middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I

> >>> can post if necessary.

> >>>

> >>> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> >>> 97. (90-111)

> >>>

> >>> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> >>> 52.0. (1-16)

> >>>

> >>> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> >>> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> >>> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> >>> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/

> >>> around 8am

> >>>

> >>> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> >>>

> >>> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> >>> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> >>> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> >>> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> >>> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> >>>

> >>> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> >>> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> >>> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> >>> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> >>> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> >>>

> >>> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> >>> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> >>>

> >>> Lot of test!!!!

> >>>

> >>> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> >>>

> >>>

> >>

> >

> >

> >

>

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She says she is also a runner. Maybe it would help to know all that eats or

drinks when training.

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this

> > support!

> > >>

> > >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test.

> > My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the

> > fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was

> > also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

> > >>

> > >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and

> > through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This

> > time I decided not to ignore it!

> > >>

> > >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to

> > low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing

> > as to why I have high aldosterone.

> > >>

> > >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about

> > three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

> > >>

> > >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> > >>

> > >> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair

> > loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am

> > wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the

> > aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

> > >>

> > >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> > >>

> > >> My labs:

> > >>

> > >> 9/26/2008

> > >> Aldosterone (urine)

> > >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> > >>

> > >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was

> > pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high

> > too. I can post if necessary.

> > >>

> > >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> > >> 97. (90-111)

> > >>

> > >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> > >> 52.0. (1-16)

> > >>

> > >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> > >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> > >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> > >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/

> > around 8am

> > >>

> > >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> > >>

> > >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> > >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> > >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> > >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> > >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> > >>

> > >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> > >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> > >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> > >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> > >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> > >>

> > >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> > >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> > >>

> > >> Lot of test!!!!

> > >>

> > >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> > >>

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

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Could her ALDO be high just because she is doing a lot of running?

> > > >>

> > > >>

> > > >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this

> > > support!

> > > >>

> > > >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test.

> > > My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the

> > > fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was

> > > also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

> > > >>

> > > >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and

> > > through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This

> > > time I decided not to ignore it!

> > > >>

> > > >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to

> > > low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing

> > > as to why I have high aldosterone.

> > > >>

> > > >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about

> > > three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

> > > >>

> > > >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> > > >>

> > > >> My only real " health " issue, that I know about, has been hair

> > > loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am

> > > wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the

> > > aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

> > > >>

> > > >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> > > >>

> > > >> My labs:

> > > >>

> > > >> 9/26/2008

> > > >> Aldosterone (urine)

> > > >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> > > >>

> > > >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was

> > > pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high

> > > too. I can post if necessary.

> > > >>

> > > >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> > > >> 97. (90-111)

> > > >>

> > > >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> > > >> 52.0. (1-16)

> > > >>

> > > >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> > > >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> > > >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> > > >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/

> > > around 8am

> > > >>

> > > >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> > > >>

> > > >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> > > >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> > > >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> > > >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> > > >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> > > >>

> > > >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> > > >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> > > >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> > > >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> > > >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> > > >>

> > > >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> > > >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> > > >>

> > > >> Lot of test!!!!

> > > >>

> > > >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> > > >>

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

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I was not vomiting or taking diuretics when these test were done.On my first urine test I was probably on a low salt diet and running (sweating)five times a week when I tested high for aldosterone the first time.On my latest two blood test, that also showed high aldosterone, I was using sea salt in my diet and not really(not sweating) running. I was told to use the following guidelines before the draw:*salt fast for 24hrs before test*be up and moving around for two hours before draw*draw blood no later than 8am while sitting upI do take a few over the counter supplements like vitamins, ectSent from my iPadSo I'm concerned why my renin and aldosterone would be high. You said it could be caused by a lot of things. That makes me nervous. Are those things

"curable"?

Problem is renin is not low but aldo high as I recall. If you were eating a low sodium diet at the time or vomiting or sweating or taking diuretics this would give you this. If no then your renin and aldo are both high and could be due to lots of other things. Do you take any other otc stuff?CE Grim MDno i was not on meds when these labs were done. just now started spironolactone,50mg.have not found out what is causing the high aldosterone. is a tumor the most likely cause?On Wed Sep 15th, 2010 8:02 PM EDT Francis Bill SUSPECTED PA wrote:>You can not lower ALDO with meds can only block it. Only way to lower ALDO is to take out the tumor. >>Need to know what meds you are on. Were you taking meds when labs were done. >>>> >> >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!>> >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the

fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.>> >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! >> >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.>> >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.>> >> I don't even know if this is primary or

secondary.>> >> My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.>> >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.>> >> My labs:>> >> 9/26/2008>> Aldosterone (urine)>> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)>> >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.>> >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010>> 97. (90-111)>> >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010>> 52.0. (1-16)>> >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010>> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)>> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)>> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8am>> >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15>> >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)>> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)>> Chloride. 106. (98-109)>> Co2. 23. (22-31)>> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)>> >> Saliva cortisol

5/23/2010>> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)>> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)>> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)>> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)>> >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010>> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)>> >> Lot of test!!!!>> >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne>>>>

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Yes, sorry it's suppose to be 3.3Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate this. Trying to set up dr's a ppt. Looking like it might be a few months to get in so all the advice I can get in the mean time is very helpful!You should get an iPad they are so cool!Sent from my iPad

I read 3.3 on first message. Was it 33 or 3.3?I do have a renin lab it is on the lower part of the first message.Renin 33. (non ambulatory 0.8-2.5, ambulatory 1.5-5 .2)My ND is trying to lower it with spironolactone, however, I want to explore

this more to know "why" it's high.Sent from my iPad You need a renin level and your ND should be able to lower it. Can also do a 24 hr urine 4 Na K and creat. If you are really in a low na diet that may be controlling the BP. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this support!I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test. My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This time I decided not to ignore it! I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to low. I don't have issues with potassium. This

is all Very confusing as to why I have high aldosterone.I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.My labs:9/26/2008Aldosterone (urine)High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high too. I can post if necessary.Rbc potassium 7/14/201097. (90-111)Blood aldosterone 7/18/201052.0. (1-16)Blood aldosterone/renin

6/30/2010Aldosterone 49. (1-16)Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/around 8amAldosterone renin ratio = 15Sodium. 138. (135-145)Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)Chloride. 106. (98-109)Co2. 23. (22-31)Anion gap. 9. (5-16)Saliva cortisol 5/23/20107am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)Rbc magnesium 5/26/20104.2. (4.0-6.4)Lot of test!!!!Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

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I don't think I was clear enough in my last email.When the renin/aldosterone was ran I was not sweating, vomiting, or taking diuretics. However, I did follow guidelines that stated it was important to salt fast for 24 hours before draw.Sent from my iPad

She says she is also a runner. Maybe it would help to know all that eats or drinks when training.

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> Hi everyone, just joined today. Thanks to all of you for this

> > support!

> > >>

> > >> I tested high for aldosterone two years ago through a urine test.

> > My ND at the time was not concerned, he thought it was due to the

> > fact that I was a runner. I also thought that made since and was

> > also following a low salt diet. So we ignored it.

> > >>

> > >> I am treAting a thyroid issue, thyroid hormone resistance, and

> > through recent blood work tested high for aldosterone again. This

> > time I decided not to ignore it!

> > >>

> > >> I do not have a high blood pressure. It runs pretty normal to

> > low. I don't have issues with potassium. This is all Very confusing

> > as to why I have high aldosterone.

> > >>

> > >> I am trying to get into a endocrinologist but will take about

> > three months. I need some education and advise on where to start.

> > >>

> > >> I don't even know if this is primary or secondary.

> > >>

> > >> My only real "health" issue, that I know about, has been hair

> > loss. This was one reason for exploring the thyroid but I am

> > wondering if it has been the aldosterone all along. Maybe the

> > aldosterone is what's causing my thyroid issues.

> > >>

> > >> Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

> > >>

> > >> My labs:

> > >>

> > >> 9/26/2008

> > >> Aldosterone (urine)

> > >> High 54.3. (normal diet 6-25, low salt 17-44, high salt0-6)

> > >>

> > >> Other adrenal hormones were fine at that time. Cortisol was

> > pretty middle of the road. *Progesterone however was really high

> > too. I can post if necessary.

> > >>

> > >> Rbc potassium 7/14/2010

> > >> 97. (90-111)

> > >>

> > >> Blood aldosterone 7/18/2010

> > >> 52.0. (1-16)

> > >>

> > >> Blood aldosterone/renin 6/30/2010

> > >> Aldosterone 49. (1-16)

> > >> Renin. 3.3. (random ambulatory 0.8-2.5, non ambulatory 1.5-5.2)

> > >> I was sitting, fasting, taking two hours after waking before/

> > around 8am

> > >>

> > >> Aldosterone renin ratio = 15

> > >>

> > >> Sodium. 138. (135-145)

> > >> Potassium. 4.5. (3.5-5.3)

> > >> Chloride. 106. (98-109)

> > >> Co2. 23. (22-31)

> > >> Anion gap. 9. (5-16)

> > >>

> > >> Saliva cortisol 5/23/2010

> > >> 7am. 3.7. (3.7-9.5)

> > >> 11am. 1.6. (1.2-3.0)

> > >> 5pm. 1.3. (0.6-1.9)

> > >> 9pm. 0.5. (0.4-1.0)

> > >>

> > >> Rbc magnesium 5/26/2010

> > >> 4.2. (4.0-6.4)

> > >>

> > >> Lot of test!!!!

> > >>

> > >> Thanks again for your kind support! Suzanne

> > >>

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