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“DAWS” while taking Cabergoline?
BF1313
I am taking cabergoline for microprolactinoma. Overall it’s been very effective, and I tolerate it well, with one exception. 72 hours a...
Pituitary Tumor, Afib, Low Blood Pressure
April209
My brother started having an irregular heartbeat (afib) 3 years ago which is about the same time he was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor ...
4 answers
If my prolactin is controlled, why is my testosterone still low?
MedicalHelpUser2018
I was put on Cabergoline to treat a pituitary micoradenoma. It worked great; my prolactin level went way down and my testosterone shot up...
Hyperprolactinaemia - depression? Do antidepressants help?
gitte
Hi I'm struggling with severe side effects of anti depressant medicin to cure - what I think is a prolactininduced depression. I have b...
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1.2x1.2cm Pituitary Macroadenoma: will I need surgery?
nadia_g
My recent MRI report stated that pituitary macroadenoma now measures 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.2cm. The superior Inferior measurement has increased ...
Chronic daytime fatigue and pressure on right side of head
haiall
This is regarding my husband who has been suffering from head ache (a kind of dull pressure over his forehead and back of the head for a ...
Supplements
Libbydement
Hello everyone. I have a 3mm cyst on my pituitary gland stock and just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I'm wondering if any of you hav...
1 answer
Will cabergoline help get my weight back to normal?
Emloulah94
Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with 2 prolactinomas after going for help about producing breast milk and gaining weight without eati...
1 answer
5mm micro adenoma causing hair loss?
ClaraCastell
Hello all, I was recently diagnosed with a micro adenoma of 5mm after a test of slightly elevated prolactin which then doubled in at 53 n...
1 answer
My ACTH came back really low. Does this mean anything with pituitary?
Bratt777
I was just diagnosed with epilepsy. Two years after I fell really hard at work.
Scalp swelling and burning is it a sign
Afifov
I’m 29 years old and I use to have problem with my teeth access (extracted 2 already) its been a week now i do have a swelling scalp or s...
Arachnoid cyst
Kellieann04
My son 8yrs has gross and fine motor skill problems (hand writing, riding bikes, running and walking), bilateral coordination, Visual per...
5 answers
Why is there a burning sensation on the scalp only at night?
troysterg
Hello - my wife (age 55) has a burning sensation on her scalp as soon as she lays down at night. this is immediately followed by a headac...
5mm pituitary tumor in dangerous?
jemica
i was diagnosed having a 5mm tumor in the right part of my pituitary gland, my period becomes irregular, i feel dryness all the time, an...
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Is Saturday night palsy related to brain tumors?
BelieveInThe
Hello, My father has suffered from Saturday night palsy two days back. He has high blood sugar too. He used to smoke and drink but qui...
Midnight salivary cortisol test
Barri123
I had a midnight salivary cortisol test done on two consecutive nights. The first was normal at .09. It was the top of the range. The sec...
I have many questions about Cushing’s and testing
Barri123
How common is it for someone to have Cushing’s disease, but the pituitary tumor does not show on MRI? Would stress cause an elevated U...
Dangers of a cyst on the Pituitary gland
forlittlecloud
What are the dangers of a cyst on the Pituitary gland?
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Long Term Pain Post Craniotomy?
r0xmyface0ff
Hey all! I had craniotomy to have a brain tumor (astrocytoma) removed from my right temporal lobe two years ago. Since my surgery in ...
12 answers
Headache when shaking head
healthfreak648
Every time I shake my head up and down i feel slight pain on my left upper side. Also, when I shake it lightly, I don't feel it, I have t...
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