pituitary tumor

[gaets]

Hi!I was recently diagnosed with a small pituitary tumor which measured 8mm. I was wondering if that is the cause of my shooting pains in my head, headaches,fatigue and erectile problems and weight gain which seem to  be my main concerns. Been off work for a couple months now due to these symptoms and my safety at work and commuting to work and back as well. Looking foward to returning back to work hopefully soon or should I expect to be off longer do to medication.

[cushie1973]

And yes to your question, it is causing all those symptoms that you said.
exactly the same symptoms for Cushings Disease.

[cushie1973]

i had a 7mm pituitary tumour, i had to have surgery to remove it....why would you not remove it????  if it is causing all the symptoms then get the bloody thing out!

[gaets]

I finally have my endos appt. Next month so looking foward to it. Thanks for all your time and I'll keep u posted. Take care and get well soon.

[Daniel M Prevedello, MD]

Dear Gaets

It sounds like you have a prolactinoma and the first line of treatment is dopamine agonist (medication).
It is unlikely you will need surgery for treatment.
Please let me know if you have any specific question,

thanks

[LucyEvony]

Im going thru a similar thing, awaiting surgery now
Been off work for 6 months now !!!!!!!!!!
And yes i agree.... Seriously tired of feeling this way :)

But hang in there

And keep on your Endo's back til they sort it out :)

Good luck

[gaets]

Thanks for your time and opinion. Waiting on my endocrinologist appt. I hope your right and the meds are quick acting. Seriously tired of feeling this way.

[rumpled]

Find a pituitary center and get a neuro-endo.

Your tumor is likely a prolactinoma and medications may be tried first. I am only a patient but at least some of those symptoms I know can be attributed to your tumor.

You need a proper doctor.

[gaets]

Prolactin levels are very high and testosterone is very low.

[gaets]

I'm a 33 year old male can't seem to change it in my profile