Replied by Brenda (Houston) on 03/21/2018

Primary Aldosterone may not be as rare as it is diagnosed..they estimate 10% of high blood pressure cases may be caused by primary aldosterone. They are probably rxin spironolactone to block the excess aldosterone produced by the adrenal gland. He should take this! With potassium, renin and aldosterone levels in check, his blood pressure may go back to normal. If they find a tumor on one of his adrenial glands, they may want to remove it. Often (I forgot the percentage) this will remove the need for high blood pressure meds and the spiro.

I don't have insurance and I went untreated for 10 years. Then I developed unstable angina and nearly died. They placed a stent in my heart and my blood pressure was normal for nearly a year. Now even with meds it has spiked again. They were stumped as to why I had a 90% blockage in my heart at the age of 46 without eating fast food or even fried food..

I too am looking for a natural way to get my adrenial glands to work properly again but most of the literature is on underproducing not over producing glands. I can't afford the surgery and I don't know if it is one or two glands..or if it is really secondary aldosterone.

One study I read said that vitamin D could help. I know I've tested low for this in the past. He may want that test as well.

Good luck!