I am nurse who used to work in neurology/neurosurgery. We dealt with a lot of patients who had pituitary tumors caused by elevated prolactin. The good news is that when treated with the proper medication, these tumors aren't a problem. They are benign in nature and cause headaches and hormonal disturbance.
I have been monitored since my diagnosis of PCOS b/c it is not uncommon for women with PCOS to have these types of tumors.
I do agree Cushings should be ruled out. The best way to rule this out is by doing a 24 urine test for cortisol. It is the best way to measure cortisol and determine if this is Cushings or not.
Good luck to you. I hope everything turns out ok.
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Meds:
2000mg Glumetza each evening-less side effects
150mcg Synthroid-each evening
Phentermine 37.5mg-starting 02/02/08 and taking for 5-6 months
Minocycline (antibiotic) for acne-starting 02/02/08 and taking for 3 months
OrthoNovum 1/150 BCP-starting after AF, taking until June 2008
Verapamil 120mg each evening (for prevention of migraines)
Zomig-for migraines as needed
On a break from TTC.
Weightloss:
Week 1: 7 lbs
Week 2: 4 lbs
Week 3:
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