High Dopamine levels

[MyHappy]

What does high Dopamine levels imply? Which disease does this refer to as in Addison's or Cushing's? I have hyperpigmentation all over body joints and get tanned easily and have high BP. I have not done a cortisol test yet, but from the numerous tests I have done, my doctor said rthe est seem to be normal except for my dopamine levels. Thanks.

[MyHappy]

Thanks for the reply dustybrown. Yes, from my research online, incapacity in mental abilities seem to be a result of high dopamine. Jeez, I hope not. :(

[dustybrown]

I am no doctor and do not suffer from adrenal insufficiency that I know of yet. I see and endo next week for testing, but I think the high dopamine levels may indicate more of a psychological aspect. Perhaps mood swings, aggression, anxiety or hyperactivity? Also, I think it might indicate trouble with the GI tract? They also see this in people who are schizophrenic- not saying that you are, but it's characteristic. The opposite is true for low dopamine levels. People who have low levels tend to have motor function problems like Parkinson's Disease. Good luck with your testing. I hope you figure out what is causing your troubles.