Pituitary microadenoma help/decision making

[JulieRN28]

Hello,

I was diagnosed with a 5x2 mm microadenoma on my pituitary 3 years ago. I did two MRIs after which showed no further growth, that it was stable. I also had cortisol and other hormonal bloodiest which came back relatively normal.

My question is, should I continue to check up on this of I do not have any symptoms? I do question my mood/depression and anxiety and fatigue, but other than that I often forget it's there.

Should I annually get MRIs and blood work?


Thanks for your help <3

[rumpled]

Let us know how it goes!

[JulieRN28]

Thanks so much! I am going to a new endocrinologist who will likely do bloodwork and possibly an MRI - I am looking forward to getting more information and a new perspective.

[rumpled]

Symptoms of pituitary tumors are often very subtle. MRIs can tell you that the lesion is there, but only testing cortisol is testing uh... crud a tiny bit of what needs to be done and also it has to be done at the right time. The doc did not even test any pituitary hormones.

Your symptoms of anxiety, fatigue and depression are symptoms of a pituitary tumor. Find a pituitary tumor at a larger hospital or university, get copies of your tests and get another doctor please. let us know how it goes.

[JulieRN28]

*blood tests