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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
pituitary surgery thyroid problem?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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pituitary surgery thyroid problem?
by brainpain, Dec 09, 2007 02:56PM
i had a pituitary tumor that was 22mm .it grew into my optic nerve. surgery went good.i had high hormones now my dr wont test me.can i still have the same problems after surgery?my breast still leak,my hair is so dry its breaking and splitting.im gaining weight almost 5 pnds a week.i stay cold all the time .i feel awfel .i am jumpy and just want to stay in bed.im so tired i fall asleep a lot.i get dizzy off and on.like spinning in a circle and stop thats how it feels.what do you think is wrong ?what do i need to do to feel good again?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Dec 10, 2007 05:53AM
, Dec 10, 2007 05:53AM
You need to work with an endocrinologist to see if the hormone levels are appropriate. The neurosurgeon is less likely to test hormones.
sorry you are feeling so bad.
Possibly you are now hypopituitary after the surgery.
You definitely need full assessment by an endocrinologist and treatment. This is very important.
There is a yahoo group for people who are hypopituitary. The group is called teh Hypopituitary Alliance. It is a small group and they are very supportive. You need to go to the group and post to the moderator telling your story and they will let you join the group.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/thehypopituitaryalliance/
Please do join the people there have had similar problems and can offer support and recommendations on how to find a good doctor who will work with you.
Sally