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Pheochromocytoma in 2005. removed and addison post open n placed on steroids than taken off...light headed n hair loss ever since.not hormonally right?
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Get rechecked: After adrenalectomy-even unilateral the system may remain under served. The contra lateral adrenal may have been suppressed or atrophied. Addison's needs supplementary steroids, perhaps for life.
Answered 4/17/2013
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