Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Val Have you tried Aldactone for fluid retention? I'm very happy with my thyroid/adrenal progress and the only symptom that remains that bothers me is the fluid. Dr. put me on Aldactone for the extra fluid and I'm reading the notes on this med and it says " is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure hleps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling caused by certain conditons eg. congestive heart failure by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medicaiton is also used to treat low potassium levels and conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural chemical(aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a " water pill " (potassium-sparing diurectic). I do have low potassium and sodium and major swelling. Occasional breathing problems if swelling gets really bad. Normally my BP is 121/83 and pulse 86. If I get stressed or over exercise both go way up. I take 1/2 tsp of sea salt twice daily. 67 mg of Cytomel spread out. 300 mg Seriphos at night (High cortisol, doing saliva test next week to see if cortisol levels have dropped. I'm having an aldosterone test next week, first one ever, should I hold off taking this pill until after my blood test? Thanks Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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