Question 1

are there any medications i should avoid if i have pheochromocytoma?

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Yes: Monoamino oxidase inhibitors, aged cheeses, decongestants, Cocaine and its derivatives to include some.

Question 2

what meds should i avoid taking  having pheochromocytoma ?

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Have it treated: Are you having the pheochromocytoma treated with surgical excision? Your doctors should have you on a specific course of pre-operative medical therapy. Avoid some cold medications that would raise your blood pressure & follow your doctor's detailed instructions.

Question 3

i have pheochromocytoma and addisons, and i want to take drugs again. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor.: Those are both serious conditions. You should talk to your doctor before taking anything. You should probably see an endocrinologist.

Question 4

i am on several medications throughout the day for severe high blood pressure due to a pheochromocytoma. what can i do about extreme fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Wow: Hi. Has the pheo been resected yet? If not, your docs should be actively preparing for that. Is it on only one adrenal gland or on both, or haven't they determined that yet. Some of the BP meds before surgery can cause fatigue, dizziness, etc. Your BP regimen should get easier after successful surgery, allowing you to reduce/eliminate some BP drugs, which may help your fatigue. Best of luck!

Question 5

what is a pheochromocytoma like?

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See below: Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland. These tumors release chemicals called catecholamines which can cause high blood pressure, headaches, sweating and palpitations and rapid heart beat. The condition sometimes runs in families. The tumor can be diagnosed with urine measurements of the catecholamines. Most tumors are benign and are cured by surgical removal.

Question 6

how is pheochromocytoma treated?

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Surgery: Removing the adrenal is the appropriate treatment.  These tumors produce hormones that increase the blood pressure to dangerous levels, so it is important that you take medication  to block the potential hormone surge.  This blockage usually takes 1-2 weeks before the surgery can be done safely.  Most pheochromocytomas can be removed laparoscopically, unless very large or suspicious for cancer.

Question 7

where are pheochromocytoma found?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal gland: Pheochromocytoma is a tumor that produces catecholamine hormones like Adrenalin which cause elevated blood pressure.  The tumor is usually found in the adrenal gland.  Occasionally, the tumor is found in other locations in the body.

Question 8

how is pheochromocytoma diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Blood or urine tests: The diagnosis is made by finding abnormal catecholamines (hormones that elevate pulse and blood pressure) in the blood or urine.  Once the diagnosis is made, a ct scan is done to look for the location - 90% are in thew adrenal glands.

Question 9

what is an episode of pheochromocytoma?

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Hormone release: Pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue.  When  functional they cause  adrenal glands to make too much norepinephrine and epinephrine. With hormone release there are usually has three classic symptoms, headache, sweating, and heart palpitations  in association with hypertension. Other conditions that can arise are anxiety, nausea, profound sweating and severe headaches :

Question 10

what are the signs of a pheochromocytoma?

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Pheochromocytoma: There are whole books written about the symptoms of pheochromocytoma. Classics are hypertension, headache, hyper metabolism, hyperhidrosis, and hyper heart rate. Some will have cafe-au-lait spots. Some will have neurofibromatosis. You can google these images and see if you have them. This is a deadly disease that I specialize in and happy to do 2nd opinion to help you and your team .

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