Re: Re: Any side effects of living with 1 adrenal gland after surgery?

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Thanks for your reply..I've been told that the chance of developing an adenoma on the other side is unlikely. Is this not the case?! If i AM likely to develop an adenoma on the other side, then is a unilateral adrenelectomy still worth doing? Or is it better just to manage on Spironolactone?They don't seem sure whether to do AVS, and seem to be happy to do the surgery just with the results of my cortisol, high aldosterone and low renin readings. Have also had a 24hr urine. From: Francis Bill

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From what I under stand what Dr grim says. If you have more then one adenoma on the same side then you most likey have them on the other side or soon will have. Do you have your AVS report?

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> I have recently been diagnosed with Conn's, and am due for surgery shortly. However having read about so many people still having lots of the same symptoms post-surgery. I'm wondering whether the surgery is actually worth it!??

> Having felt dreadful (Chronic fatigue, heart arythmia's, swelling and pain in my legs, brain fog, unable to socialise or concentrate on anything!)for many years, then taking potassium to correct my levels, i feel completely normal again!

> I'm now taking Spironolactone prior to surgery and still feel great.

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> Do you have to have the surgery?! I have two small adenoma's in my left adrenal.

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It is likely that we have a biased sample from those who do not do well after surgery because those that do move on or do not get to us.Still you do get some good stories here.We are nearly 10 years old and have the largest collection of stories in the world I think. Over 700 members but many have not given us their story so you are losing out from those who do not do so.CE Grim MDOn Feb 7, 2012, at 8:22 AM, wrote: That's great to hear so many positives about how you're feeling post surgery! I just seem to read so many posts where things have not improved particularly except possibly the hypertension. I'm awaiting surgery and i too am a coeliac, so am looking forward to shaking off some weight! > > > > I had an adrenalectomy (right side) 6 years ago. I am currently drug > free with no major blood pressure issues. I'm wondering if anyone is > experiencing any side effects of living with 1 adrenal gland. Has > anyone noticed a difference in their ability to handle stress? Is > anxiety or depression an issue for anyone? Any memory or concentration > issues? Any sleep issues? Is fatigue still an issue? Weight gain? > Thanks. > > >