I was told I had a Pituitary Tumor 6mm non-functioning about 8 years ago. Had forgotten about. I am a 51 year old woman.
In January it was found I was had hypothyroidism. am being treated with synthroid. A ovarian cyst was found also in January but because of back problems, put on the burner... and I had spinal surgery in March followed by a long, debilitating case of C-Diff. Ovaries and cysts were removed in July. All over body pain began soon after.
Blood tests showed Hashimotos and an autoimmune arthritis.
A few weeks ago I fainted for no apparent reason. A few things were found, 1...I am dizzy quite often and also have orthostatic hypotension. When having tests, a brain MRI showed the pituitary tumor.
I've had a more tests and am now have another MRI for the pituitary.... but my fears have a ton of questions... mainly, can the pituitary tumor change from non-functioning to functioning? Can some of my other symptoms be caused by a pituitary tumor? I had my eyes examined a few months ago and the opthalmalagist said everything was fine, yet I seem to have waves of blurred vision. Can this be caused by the tumor? And lastly, does it always have to be surgically removed?
Thanks... I am freaking out and the wait is making me a mess.