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I had a benign non producing adrenal tumor removed 5 months ago. My endocrinologist has tested blood cortisol levels twice since surgery and believes remaining gland is working properly. I have had dry skin on my face since surgery that I cannot seem to balance out. I also have joint and muscle pain, fatigue, muscle twitches, and have started retaining water. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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cool_catalan Nrev77
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Are you retaining water? or is it putting weight on? Can you tell me? I'd not know the difference between one and the other. The symptoms you mention seem to fit into the hypothyroidism list except for the muscle twitches. Retaining water, do you mean swollen ankles? That is also a typical hypothyroidism symptom. (I've having that problem from 2015). Which kind of cortisol tests have you had? have you seen the results? Where they blood tests? 3 times/day? I am trying to help only, not to be difficult... Are you taking hydrocortisone of any other type of steroids? Because if you are not taking any steroids you can then have a saliva test (probably you'll have to pay). They are not expensive and they are very accurate; they check the cortisol 4 times a day. I wish I could have them now, but I have been taking hc since 2015. I hope my information is helping you...
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irene64333 Nrev77
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Hello, I had the same surgery like a month ago. I feel terrible. How did you feel ? If your other adrenal gland is working , you are probably off steroids by this time. What do you mean by retaining water? My fingers are swollen I blame hydrocortisone which I'm on high dosage 40 mg a day. I have all the rest symptoms you mentioned but I blame withdrawal from cortisol. I would appreciate if you tell me what was your hydrocortisone dosage right after surgery. Thank you
irene64333 Nrev77
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Hello, I had the same surgery like a month ago. I feel terrible. How did you feel ? If your other adrenal gland is working , you are probably off steroids by this time. What do you mean by retaining water? My fingers are swollen I blame hydrocortisone which I'm on high dosage 40 mg a day. I have all the rest symptoms you mentioned but I blame withdrawal from cortisol. I would appreciate if you tell me what was your hydrocortisone dosage right after surgery. Thank you
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