Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Sodium (Na) in Urine A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the urine. (See a picture of the adrenal glands or the kidneys .) Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin when you sweat. Most foods have sodium naturally in them or as an ingredient in cooking. Sodium is found in table salt as sodium chloride or in baking soda as sodium bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, including laxatives, aspirin, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Too much sodium in the diet may raise blood pressure in some people. For those who have high blood pressure, eating foods with a lot of sodium makes their chance of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage higher. Heart failure gets worse when too much sodium is eaten. It increases the amount of water the body holds in and this causes swelling of the legs and hands. Some people have problems when they eat more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. Low sodium levels are uncommon and most often occur as a side effect of taking medicines that make you urinate more, such as diuretics. Severe diarrhea or vomiting or heavy sweating may also cause low sodium levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal range! I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in women!!! Max. So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 thanks, Max. > > > Sodium (Na) in Urine > > A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/electrolytes-and-electrolyte-imbalances> and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. > > Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood <http://www.webmd.com/heart/anatomy-picture-of-blood> and lymph fluid <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/lymphatic-system> . Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/hormone> called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/adrenal-glands-8428> . Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys <http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/picture-of-the-kidneys> when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the urine. (See a picture of the adrenal glands <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/adrenal-glands> <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/adrenal-glands> camera or the kidneys <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/kidneys-male> <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/kidneys-male> camera.) Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin <http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-the-skin> when you sweat. > > Most foods have sodium naturally in them or as an ingredient in cooking. Sodium is found in table salt as sodium chloride <http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/chloride-cl> or in baking soda as sodium <http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-11325-sodium+bicarbonate+oral.aspx> bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, including laxatives, aspirin <http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-3-ASPIRIN+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=1082 & drugname=Aspi\ rin+Oral> , mouthwash, and toothpaste <http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/weighing-your-toothpaste-options> . > > Too much sodium in the diet <http://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm> may raise blood <http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/blood-pressure-caus\ es> pressure in some people. For those who have high <http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/default.htm> blood pressure, eating foods with a lot of sodium makes their chance of heart disease <http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/default.htm> , stroke <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/stroke-7439> , and kidney damage higher. Heart failure <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/heart-failure-8021> gets worse when too much sodium is eaten. It increases the amount of water the body holds in and this causes swelling of the legs and hands. Some people have problems when they eat more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. > > Low sodium levels are uncommon and most often occur as a side effect of taking medicines that make you urinate more, such as diuretics <http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/diuretic> . Severe diarrhea <http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea> or vomiting <http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting> or heavy sweating may also cause low sodium levels. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal.I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is also am aldosterone levels Pam If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal range! I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in women!!! Max. So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Pam, How about your blood pressure? is it normal too? Max. For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is also am aldosterone levels Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Its nomal since i have been on the spiro. Actually at times, it drops down to 116/60 which does not make my doctor happpy. He wants it to stay in the 70's Pam, How about your blood pressure? is it normal too? Max. For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is also am aldosterone levels Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Pam, this site might give you some ideas: http://www.healthblurbs.com/aldosterone-high-and-low-level-causes-hyperaldostero\ nism-or-hypoaldosteronism-disorders/ - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thanks. If after 4 years of CT scans on my adrenal gland and two ultrasounds,a tumor is there, it is really in there deep. I am seeing a endrocine surgeon for high parathryoid levels and he is also exploring a tumor in my adrenals. So we shall see. Pam Pam, this site might give you some ideas: http://www.healthblurbs.com/aldosterone-high-and-low-level-causes-hyperaldosteronism-or-hypoaldosteronism-disorders/ > For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. > I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet > aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is > also am aldosterone levels > Pam > > > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Sounds like the cat chasing his tail first you wonder if he will ever catch it and then you wonder what in Hell he will do with it if he does! Looks like you are going to have to Dx yourself. Are you being seen by military docs? - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 No goodness no.. no military doctors. Hubby is retired from the military and I have been seeing civilian doctors since 1995. Each time I told them something was wrong, they told me it was menopause and tried to put me on anti depressants. Finally found a naturopath and through their testing we found out my adrenals and thryoid were overworked. Luckily I found a doctor who sat down, listened, did a bunch of saliva testing and blood work to find out I had hasimoto's thryoid. we contined on that was when we learned about my aldosterone and am cortisol levels. we both learned a lot and it was my gyn that actually caught my parathryoid issues. Heaven forbid I diagnosis myself. I might get referred to as a cyber condriac againPam Sounds like the cat chasing his tail first you wonder if he will ever catch it and then you wonder what in Hell he will do with it if he does! Looks like you are going to have to Dx yourself. Are you being seen by military docs? - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Being a ciber condriac might be beter than having menopause for 16 years, is that a record! I was asking about the military on a positive note for a change. I am treated by the local VA and they apparently can't hire a Nepherologist so they go the " rent a Doc " route. I got lucky and found one who knew how to spell PA! Sounds like they are trying and you are providing alot of opportunity! Good Luck! - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then > > medical > > > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > > > range! > > > > > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what > > in > > > > women!!! > > > > > > > > Max. > > > > > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where > > it > > > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine > > or > > > > just blood. > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 unfortunately for me, our VA will not treat me since I am a dependent spouse and its a 2 hour drive to Ft or 3 1/2 to Ft benning for a hospital.When it comes to my health, I am very proactive thanks for your helpPam Being a ciber condriac might be beter than having menopause for 16 years, is that a record! I was asking about the military on a positive note for a change. I am treated by the local VA and they apparently can't hire a Nepherologist so they go the " rent a Doc " route. I got lucky and found one who knew how to spell PA! Sounds like they are trying and you are providing alot of opportunity! Good Luck! - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then > > medical > > > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > > > range! > > > > > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what > > in > > > > women!!! > > > > > > > > Max. > > > > > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where > > it > > > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine > > or > > > > just blood. > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Wrong. Too much Na raises BP IN any human and too little causes death from low BP Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Sodium (Na) in Urine A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the urine. (See a picture of the adrenal glands or the kidneys .) Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin when you sweat. Most foods have sodium naturally in them or as an ingredient in cooking. Sodium is found in table salt as sodium chloride or in baking soda as sodium bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, including laxatives, aspirin, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Too much sodium in the diet may raise blood pressure in some people. For those who have high blood pressure, eating foods with a lot of sodium makes their chance of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage higher. Heart failure gets worse when too much sodium is eaten. It increases the amount of water the body holds in and this causes swelling of the legs and hands. Some people have problems when they eat more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. Low sodium levels are uncommon and most often occur as a side effect of taking medicines that make you urinate more, such as diuretics. Severe diarrhea or vomiting or heavy sweating may also cause low sodium levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I prefer to do both blood and urine see our intro. Cannot interpret renin and Aldo without Na and K in urine. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Sodium (Na) in Urine A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the urine. (See a picture of the adrenal glands or the kidneys .) Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin when you sweat. Most foods have sodium naturally in them or as an ingredient in cooking. Sodium is found in table salt as sodium chloride or in baking soda as sodium bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, including laxatives, aspirin, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Too much sodium in the diet may raise blood pressure in some people. For those who have high blood pressure, eating foods with a lot of sodium makes their chance of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage higher. Heart failure gets worse when too much sodium is eaten. It increases the amount of water the body holds in and this causes swelling of the legs and hands. Some people have problems when they eat more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. Low sodium levels are uncommon and most often occur as a side effect of taking medicines that make you urinate more, such as diuretics. Severe diarrhea or vomiting or heavy sweating may also cause low sodium levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Aldo has nothing to do with sex hormones. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal range! I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in women!!! Max. So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 It is called hyperaldosteronism. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Sodium (Na) in Urine A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also important in how nerves and muscles work. Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone called aldosterone, which is made by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body instead of passing it in the urine. (See a picture of the adrenal glands or the kidneys .) Small amounts of sodium are also lost through the skin when you sweat. Most foods have sodium naturally in them or as an ingredient in cooking. Sodium is found in table salt as sodium chloride or in baking soda as sodium bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, including laxatives, aspirin, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Too much sodium in the diet may raise blood pressure in some people. For those who have high blood pressure, eating foods with a lot of sodium makes their chance of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage higher. Heart failure gets worse when too much sodium is eaten. It increases the amount of water the body holds in and this causes swelling of the legs and hands. Some people have problems when they eat more than 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. Low sodium levels are uncommon and most often occur as a side effect of taking medicines that make you urinate more, such as diuretics. Severe diarrhea or vomiting or heavy sweating may also cause low sodium levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Most with PA DO NOT have visible tumors. Reread my evolution article. Those with tumors are the tip of the iceberg. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal.I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is also am aldosterone levels Pam If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal range! I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in women!!! Max. So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one time spot but your aldosterone levels are high.My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or just blood. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 So you need less Spiro or more salt to get BP WHERE he wants it. I know of no data that 70 is any more healthy that 60. Ask him for the data. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Its nomal since i have been on the spiro. Actually at times, it drops down to 116/60 which does not make my doctor happpy. He wants it to stay in the 70's Pam, How about your blood pressure? is it normal too? Max. For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is also am aldosterone levels Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Are u elgible for VA spouse insurance?Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension unfortunately for me, our VA will not treat me since I am a dependent spouse and its a 2 hour drive to Ft or 3 1/2 to Ft benning for a hospital.When it comes to my health, I am very proactive thanks for your helpPam Being a ciber condriac might be beter than having menopause for 16 years, is that a record! I was asking about the military on a positive note for a change. I am treated by the local VA and they apparently can't hire a Nepherologist so they go the "rent a Doc" route. I got lucky and found one who knew how to spell PA! Sounds like they are trying and you are providing alot of opportunity! Good Luck! - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then > > medical > > > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > > > range! > > > > > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what > > in > > > > women!!! > > > > > > > > Max. > > > > > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where > > it > > > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine > > or > > > > just blood. > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 No I am not eligible for VA spouse insurance as we have Tricare.Pam Are u elgible for VA spouse insurance?Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in Difficult Hypertension unfortunately for me, our VA will not treat me since I am a dependent spouse and its a 2 hour drive to Ft or 3 1/2 to Ft benning for a hospital.When it comes to my health, I am very proactive thanks for your helpPam Being a ciber condriac might be beter than having menopause for 16 years, is that a record! I was asking about the military on a positive note for a change. I am treated by the local VA and they apparently can't hire a Nepherologist so they go the " rent a Doc " route. I got lucky and found one who knew how to spell PA! Sounds like they are trying and you are providing alot of opportunity! Good Luck! - 64 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP: 130/77 Other Issues/Opportunities: COPD w/ft Oxygen, OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 15 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 75 MG. > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then > > medical > > > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > > > range! > > > > > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what > > in > > > > women!!! > > > > > > > > Max. > > > > > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where > > it > > > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine > > or > > > > just blood. > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Again I do not recommend further Aldo testing as long as u are doing well DASHING. also aldo causes Ca problems so remind your team to look it up as well. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Thanks. If after 4 years of CT scans on my adrenal gland and two ultrasounds,a tumor is there, it is really in there deep. I am seeing a endrocine surgeon for high parathryoid levels and he is also exploring a tumor in my adrenals. So we shall see. Pam Pam, this site might give you some ideas: http://www.healthblurbs.com/aldosterone-high-and-low-level-causes-hyperaldosteronism-or-hypoaldosteronism-disorders/ > For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. > I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet > aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is > also am aldosterone levels > Pam > > > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Each CT gives u a lot of radiation and kidney diseqse risk. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Thanks. If after 4 years of CT scans on my adrenal gland and two ultrasounds,a tumor is there, it is really in there deep. I am seeing a endrocine surgeon for high parathryoid levels and he is also exploring a tumor in my adrenals. So we shall see. Pam Pam, this site might give you some ideas: http://www.healthblurbs.com/aldosterone-high-and-low-level-causes-hyperaldosteronism-or-hypoaldosteronism-disorders/ > For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. > I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet > aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is > also am aldosterone levels > Pam > > > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Each CT gives u a lot of radiation and kidney diseqse risk. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Thanks. If after 4 years of CT scans on my adrenal gland and two ultrasounds,a tumor is there, it is really in there deep. I am seeing a endrocine surgeon for high parathryoid levels and he is also exploring a tumor in my adrenals. So we shall see. Pam Pam, this site might give you some ideas: http://www.healthblurbs.com/aldosterone-high-and-low-level-causes-hyperaldosteronism-or-hypoaldosteronism-disorders/ > For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. > I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet > aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is > also am aldosterone levels > Pam > > > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 My surgeon is doing this on his own due to all my high readings. I am dashing and my sodium is well within limits but I also have issues with my parathryoid which I am letting him deal withTired of being sick and the sprio is not helping except lowering my BP Again I do not recommend further Aldo testing as long as u are doing well DASHING. also aldo causes Ca problems so remind your team to look it up as well. Tiped sad Send form mi iPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension Thanks. If after 4 years of CT scans on my adrenal gland and two ultrasounds,a tumor is there, it is really in there deep. I am seeing a endrocine surgeon for high parathryoid levels and he is also exploring a tumor in my adrenals. So we shall see. Pam Pam, this site might give you some ideas: http://www.healthblurbs.com/aldosterone-high-and-low-level-causes-hyperaldosteronism-or-hypoaldosteronism-disorders/ > For women it would be estrogen and mine is completely normal. > I have had several cat scans which show no tumor on the adrenals and yet > aldosterone ranges from 35 - 70 with me. Normal range is 8-18 this is > also am aldosterone levels > Pam > > > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then medical > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > range! > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what in > > women!!! > > > > Max. > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where it > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine or > > just blood. > > Pam > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Maybe our VA has found there Nepherologist as the job is no longer listed. > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > If you have no HTN and no medical disorders due to high aldos, then > > > medical > > > > > standards should be changed such that you aldos range falls into normal > > > > > range! > > > > > > > > > > I suspect that high aldos indicates some kind of sexual hormones > > > > > disorders...like high or low testastrone in men and I don't know what > > > in > > > > > women!!! > > > > > > > > > > Max. > > > > > > > > > > So what happens when you have normal sodium in both the 24 hour and one > > > > > time spot but your aldosterone levels are high. > > > > > My doctor always tests my aldsoterone with my renin and renin is where > > > it > > > > > should be but aldosterone not. Should aldosterone also be checked urine > > > or > > > > > just blood. > > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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