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Tumor or something else
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Tumor or something else
by Kyrakyra, Sep 17, 2008 02:12PM
1997 had low testosterone. I was diagnosed with a microadnoma in 1998 due to lactation.
Tried bromocriptine and had had reaction to it. Dostinex made me ill discontinued use till 2006
Have had scans told I had a prolactinoma then nothing a pituitary bulge and now an asymmetrical pituitary last scan 2005
Hysterectomy in 2001 due to amenorrhea pain and abdomine swelled up along with ankles and arms. and 2007 thyroid irradiated had low levels for many years then jumped through the roof.
On dostinex for two years now. 2006-2008
Experiencing vision loss from 275 to 425 in less then 6 months now need glasses again it has only been 51/2 months’.
Diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2007
Having tons of headaches and been in ER due to Chest pain.
History of low blood pressure 110/60 heart rate of 54 to 60
Now I have high blood pressure 142/90 heart rate high 72 to 89
Not during exercise. Have had heart monitor test waiting for results.
Always tired and body fatigued. Use to be very physically active. Still have desire but body just won’t work.
Polyneropathy idiopathic 2005
Can this be due to my tumor or just medication?
Tired and getting worried already lost uterus and ovaries and thyroid.
Had history of cysts fibroid tumor removed from ovary and endometriosis. Told I had polycystic ovary disease.
Very thin can not gain wait been to two GI doctors. On high calories still no weight gain.
Would like a direction to go to send medical records and visit specialist.
In records said growth hormone deficient but did not recommend replacement.
Low prolactin levels 2.5 to date highest level was 58. High then low cortisol. I do not understand test results just go by what they say.
Any advise would be helpful do not understand what is going on. Just know I do not have energy low weight nausea headaches just want to be able to do the things i use to with out passing out or collapsing.
Tried bromocriptine and had had reaction to it. Dostinex made me ill discontinued use till 2006
Have had scans told I had a prolactinoma then nothing a pituitary bulge and now an asymmetrical pituitary last scan 2005
Hysterectomy in 2001 due to amenorrhea pain and abdomine swelled up along with ankles and arms. and 2007 thyroid irradiated had low levels for many years then jumped through the roof.
On dostinex for two years now. 2006-2008
Experiencing vision loss from 275 to 425 in less then 6 months now need glasses again it has only been 51/2 months’.
Diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2007
Having tons of headaches and been in ER due to Chest pain.
History of low blood pressure 110/60 heart rate of 54 to 60
Now I have high blood pressure 142/90 heart rate high 72 to 89
Not during exercise. Have had heart monitor test waiting for results.
Always tired and body fatigued. Use to be very physically active. Still have desire but body just won’t work.
Polyneropathy idiopathic 2005
Can this be due to my tumor or just medication?
Tired and getting worried already lost uterus and ovaries and thyroid.
Had history of cysts fibroid tumor removed from ovary and endometriosis. Told I had polycystic ovary disease.
Very thin can not gain wait been to two GI doctors. On high calories still no weight gain.
Would like a direction to go to send medical records and visit specialist.
In records said growth hormone deficient but did not recommend replacement.
Low prolactin levels 2.5 to date highest level was 58. High then low cortisol. I do not understand test results just go by what they say.
Any advise would be helpful do not understand what is going on. Just know I do not have energy low weight nausea headaches just want to be able to do the things i use to with out passing out or collapsing.
