Hello,
Two years ago I was diagnosed with a small non-secreting pituitary tumor measuring 3mm. Since then I have been suffering from a variety of symptoms including extreme fatigue, irregular sometimes non-existant menses, depression, anxiety, low blood pressure ect...
About two weeks ago I had a sudden onset of headaches which I can not relieve even with the perscribed vicodine and advil. Along with the headaches my fatigue has gotten extremely worse to the point that I can't function. I am also experiencing dizzy spells, vision trouble, and cognative difficulties.
I was sent for an MRI and my tumor has grown to 7.4mm x 8.5 mm within the last two years. The MRI does not show any invasion into the arteries, sinus cavities, or optic nervs. I was sent to an endocrinologist whom feels this tumor is not the source of my new headaches, fatigue, and other symptoms. She is reluctantly checking my hormone levels which does make me feel better. She also told me that it is uncommon to remove a microadenoma and that it is only done once it has grown over 1cm (which mine should reach quickly at this growth rate)
My question is, that is really that uncommon to remove a microadenoma when a patient is experiencing all these symptoms that affect their life so dramatically? Should I be speaking to another type of specialist or doctor? It just seems that my symptoms fall to closely in line with the symptoms of a pituitary tumor to be treated so lightly. Am I on the right track and getting accurate treatment or should I be looking elswhere for treatment? If so where, and with whom? I am in Harrisburg, PA.
Thank You,
Christie