Hi, I am glad to have discovered this forum. I'm a 34 year old female. I just started some blood work because something is very wrong with my endocrine system. I did not even get to share all of my symptoms with my Dr, since she seemed in a rush (15 minute appointment and she spent less than 5 minutes with me). But, she did order lab work for testosterone and thyroid hormones. I have been doing a lot of research and feel that I likely have a pituitary adenoma. But, my symptoms suggest to me that I may have more than one type. Has this ever happened to anyone here? These are my symptoms, which have been getting progressively worse lately.
*Weight gain and inability to lose weight. This is not overnight weight gain, but more of a steady weight gain (40 plus pounds in a little over 3 years). This may just look like overeating, but I don't overeat. In fact, I eat less and have exercised more. My calories and activity levels are that of a lighter person. I have tried to lose weight, and nothing works. I am 5'2" and weigh 215 right now.
*Fatigue and forgetfulness. I am tired when I wake up and completely exhausted by early afternoon. I make sure that I get 8 hours of sleep each night. I forget silly little things like where I put something or if I saw a movie.
*Moody and anxious, but I would not say clinically depressed.
*Buffalo hump. I have a small to medium sized buffalo hump.
*Migraines and headaches.
*Lactation. I am not pregnant or nursing, yet I am lactating.
*Frequent urination. During the day, I urinate at least every 2 hours, and wake during the night a minimum of 3-4 times to urinate. I am also always thirsty but am not sweaty.
*Hair growth under chin and on stomach (not as much as a man but steadily increasing) and hair loss on head.
If anyone has experienced anything similar or has any thoughts about tests I should request, please let me know. Thanks so much!