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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
High Blood Pressure
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
High Blood Pressure
by Gracie L, Sep 25, 2006 12:00AM
I have had this thyroid disorder with Synthroid 30 years. I also take Estratest HS and aspirin. Concern is now have high blood pressure and irregular heart rate periodically. I had IV iron in my veins 5 years ago. I took Phosphorus and calcium which seemed to set off the high blood pressure after a long period of low/normal BP. Now Dr's are suspect of adrenal tumor. Is that likely with this history or did the the IV iron cause the problem. I also take Toprol XL when HBP occurs but gives me chest pain and does not really help irregular heart beat that much even though BP goes very low. Tested saliva for cortisol levels, came back low but blood test for same said normal. Now waiting result of urine test for tumor on adrenals. Is this tumor idea likely or do you see another cause for HBP episodes due to my history? Thanks for any input you may have.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 25, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 25, 2006 12:00AM
this is not likely a cortisol overproduction - based on low salivary cortisol. Urine test for other adrenal issues sounds reasonable but unlikely to explain the HTN. A blood test for renin and aldosterone may have already been done (I would think). I doubt the synthroid is causing BP problems -- unless the TSH is too low (ie you are getting too much synthroid). IV iron does not usually cause HTN that I am aware of. An evaluation for kidney disease may make sense.
This stuff is great for someone who has hyperthyroidism. Now since my Armour has been increased, I do not have the high bloodpressure.