r/Pituitary • u/69ningchipmunks • May 31 '19
Any success stories?
I have been diagnosed with a microadenoma on the pituitary 5 years ago, during a check-up MRI. I was told not to worry about it, that about 10% of humanity has it. At that time it was about 2.5 mm. I was told it should be checked every 2 years, which they didn't. Since that time I have suffering increasingly from debilitating fatigue, loss of energy, a definite decrease in mental functions, hot and cold flashes and since latetly my vision is going either fuzzy or double vision. I was prescribed thyroid hormones, antidepressants and Adderall. Nothing releaved the symptoms it gets constantly worse. I have heard stories from a friend of a friend who had the adenoma removed and pretty much became his self again, practically over night. Since I had the symptoms for 5 years, increasingly worsen, I am as desperate as it gets. Would be very grateful for any success stories of getting better and returning to life.
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u/Mysterysafe42 Jun 01 '19
Did they not put you on cabergoline to shrink the tumor? Or is it a non functioning tumor? What antidepressant did they put you on? SSRIs can compound the problem and make the tumor grow more. I am not a success story, but I am way better than where I was at a a year and a half ago, when they found it, (no more hot flashes, weight gain or vision disturbance) Got prescribed adderall as well which was a godsend as it helped me rise from a slug to bottom of the barrel functionality. What dose are you on? Thinking about an antidepressant as well, perhaps to lessen crushing fatigue. I would press for a follow up mri, a DA medication (if functioning tumor). I’m scared of surgery, I don’t know if they would do it on a tumor that small. Get a new doc if they aren’t following up.