Adrenaline tests

[peter34uk]

Are there such things?

[nomorepanic]

Yes - you collect all urine over a 24 hour period and then the hosiptal tests it to see how much adrenalin there is.

I have done it twice now and both times were fine.

[louwilliams]

yes I've got to have the 24hr test-its for Catecholamines or something like that-apparently its the only conclusive test to do and picks up how much dopamine is in your system

[honeybee]

but even if there is too much in your system is here anything that can be done to reduce the levels???

[decca]

Yes there are drugs that can block the production and depending on your symptoms the Dr may also do further investigations to find out why the gland is overactive.
Decca

[peter34uk]

Yes - you collect all urine over a 24 hour period and then the hosiptal tests it to see how much adrenalin there is.

I have done it twice now and both times were fine.

So I go to my Doc and ask for an adrenaline test? Is it another test name at all??

Just that ive asked this before & they know nothing.

[louwilliams]

ask for a 24hr Catecholamines (this is the name for the adrenelin chemical apparantly) urine test-they give you a massive containter to collect it in and 24hrs later you send it back to the doctors

lou

[peter34uk]

cheers buddy. Will do.

[samc100]

Hi Peter - I have adrenal problems.. can't stop producing the stuff! And it affects my kidneys (which live just below the glands).

I see an Osteopath ( she doesn't just deal with rugby player injuries!) and she keeps my adrenal glands in check ( and other health issues). Some Osteopaths deal with this type of issue and others like IBS

[peter34uk]

Really?? Damn if i knew that!!! Ill have to find one. Ill do anything to sort this.

[nomorepanic]

Pete - what are you trying to "fix" here?