Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 This is ironic!! The endo I saw yesterday first of all believes anything to do with adrenals is very very rare. She then said my sodium and potassium were fine. Hum!! Darn her. Lynn sedwards41255 <sedwards41255@...> wrote: Rogene,I am trying to catch up on posts.I agree with Kenda that just because sodium and potassium are normal doesn't mean your cortisol levels are. Sodium and potassium are controlled by aldosterone from a different part of the adrenal gland from where cortsol is produced.> Hi Rogene,> > I hate to pop your bubble but my sodium was considered normal by my MD but not by Dr. Leu. I have all of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and have been treated for it for years.> > Kenda> > > > > I saw my oncologist today . . . . discussed adrenal function with him . .. turns out he's also an endrocrinologist! . . . He said that if I had an adrenal problem my sodium and potassium levels would be out of whack. He checked my lab tests and said I have nothing to worry about . . . my labs were perfect. Whew! . . . > > > > I told him it must be age then! He said he experiences the running into the wall sensation too. . . that most likely I go full bore until I can't go any more, then collapse - just like he does.> > > > After the implant scene, I really have a problem with most doctors . . However, I like this guy! . . . It's wonderful to have a doctor who you can really talk to and who listens!. . even though he doesn't have time. . . They overbooked him by over 50% this afternoon alone.> > > > Rogene> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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