Hi-
Was the MRI of the brain or was it a pituitary MRI?
If it was not a pituitary MRI, you should ask your doctor to refer you for a pituitary MRI.
This would be to take a closer look at the gland, itself to make sure that it is healthy. Pituitary problems are common. Hormonal issues and/or a pituitary growth might need treatment. Has the doctor ordered any hormone tests for you?
Take care
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Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. An enlarged pituitary gland may cause headache due to pressure symptoms or raised intracranial pressure. Also, scattered foci of increased T2/Flair signals indicate small vessel ischemic disease or changes of brain blood vessels. These changes are seen in multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's or Wilson's Disease, migraine headaches, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Though they are of no immediate threat, all these causes, and the presence of ischemic changes can be a risk factor for future stroke. Hence, prevention methods should include a healthy lifestyle, and a combination of diet, exercise, and medicines.
Since you have loss of muscle mass and sensation of limbs, generalized deep vein thrombosis, atherosclerosis and peripheral neuropathies (diabetes or thyroid related or autoimmune) should be ruled out. Please discuss with your treating doctors. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.