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In 2004 I was diagnosed with an adrenal adenoma and hypothyroidism (my level was 138). I take levoxyl daily 125 mcg bid. I also suffered a heart attack, I take iron supplements for anemia and I have experienced a seizure, my teeth are chipping a lot and I am experiencing bone fractures. Do you know of a good endroconologist in the Philadelphia Area? I am not very happy with my current endroconologist. I feel that the only thing that she does is monitor my urine levels. Cortisol is always elevated. What test should I be asking for?

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Posted by dr at June 27, 2008 11:12 AM

Has the adrenal adenoma been removed? If not, how high are your cortisol levels? Many adrenal adenomas are benign and cause no problems but occasionally they do. Your problems cannot be readily addressed by this format. Do you ever come to New York? If so, my office number is 212-371-0658 for a possible appointment. If you did come, you should bring all lab records for me to review them.
Kind regards,
Noel Maclaren MD