Depression

Question

Sorry if this topic has been covered before but could an enlarged Pituitary gland cause long term depression?

DrSharma · Accepted Answer

Hello dear and welcome to the medhelp forum. Pituitary disease can cause emotional problems like depression, anxiety, behavioral disturbances due to changes in the hypothalamic- pituitary end organ axis. other reasons for these emotional variations could be long term effects of the pituitary tumor, the treatment and the hormonal effects on hypothalamic-pituitary- organ axis. The reason behind this association is possible certain circuits and can cause apathy syndrome. I hope this answers your query. You can consult a neurologist and psychiatrist if you are suffering from depression. Wishing you all the best.

beeorganic · Answer

I can relate to your problem. I have suffered all of these things in which you have related on your post. All of my life I have had severe Anxiety, and depression. I have very low self esteem, and am very insecure. Dont know Why?? So this has been going on for years and years. I have trouble sleeping, the whole nine yards.I am 50 years old. 10 years ago, I see an endocrinologist and he sees I have Hypothroidism and it takes 1 year to get me regulated, and I took Synthroid first, then Armour. I felt better for about 5 years, and quit taking it. My thyroid checked good. Now, as things go along in my life. I mysteriously,develop Severe headaches, and double vision. I get so WEAK and fatigued that I have no idea why. I worked like 3 mules all my life, a go getter , with great drive. My doctor orders an MRI,without contrast and with contrast,It showed up I have an enlarged, Hypertrophy, pituitary gland pushing encroaching on my optic chiasam.I am very scared about this.As I really believe I have had this for years only to surface now. I live by myself, and just am at a loss about my life totally.Please help with any information, on any natural herbs to cope or help with this problem.

Rainbowberrry · Answer

Thank you very much. This is the most useful information I have recieved from the medical profession so far. I am due to have another scan as my last one was over 25 years ago. My doctor has agreed that it is something that should be checked out more than once. I am on the list to be seen by a neurologist and psychiatrist after 20 years of depression as conuselling and medication have never been that benificial to me. 

Many thanks,

Rainbowberry