Pituitary Problems

I was diagnosed in 1988 with a pitutary adenoma. It was pressing on my optical nerve and was told without surgery I would lose my vision. No brainer for me...had the surgery. It was benign as most pituatary adenomas are usually. I have a prolactin test on a yearly basis to ensure another one has not cropped up. They were able to enter through the nose and sinus cavity which resulted in less recovery time and I did not have to have my hair shaved in the area of where an incision would be. All surgeries have risk obviously but all in all don't wait.

Good Luck,
C. C.

Both my mother and sister have a pituitary tumor. But, they do pretty good keeping it under control. Their bodies go a little crazy sometimes and it's scary to hear what could happen if they don't take care of themselves. So far they've done well with keeping up with meds and doctors appointments. Hang in there and take care of yourself first!

I am so sorry. That said, I am guessing that it is benign. My father was Dx with one when he was about 58, and lived to 85. Lots of medication, but it can be managed.

I can tell you that I've never experienced pituitary problems before. I have however, worked for an Endocrinologists. I know that you want to resolve the problem before it gets worse. I have seen pituitary problems cause a whole slew of emotional symptoms that range from the extreme (rage, depression) to pretty minor (anxiety,) but they affect the person's everyday life and it needs to be treated. I hope you are already seeing an Endocrinologists that has referred you to surgeon or has recommended some other form of treatment. If you have minor symptoms now you should take care of it quickly and as agressivly as you can, if your doctor recommends this type of action. All in all, it is a treatable condition once you figure out you have it.

Which one of you has the pituitary tumor? I have one and am wondering what issues you are having.