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  • Share Your Story
    75 topics Topics
    234 Posts
    Tell us about your journey.
    Re: My 15 year old daughter and 3 mm pituitary microad
    carolk 2 weeks 18 hours ago
  • Insurance
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    6 Posts
    General Health
    healthcare 4 years 1 month ago
  • Pituitary Disorder Issues
    33 topics Topics
    79 Posts
    The many issues we deal with every day.
    Re: ACTH and Prolactin levels both high
    pnaadmin 3 weeks 6 days ago
  • Hypopituitarism
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    47 Posts
    Hypopituitarism is a general term that refers to any under function of the pituitary gland. This is a clinical definition used by endocrinologists and is interpreted to mean that one or more functions of the pituitary are deficient.
    And Hypothalamus function
    hsetzen1 11 months 2 weeks ago
  • GH Deficiency
    5 topics Topics
    37 Posts
    Adult GH deficiency is now a well-recognized clinical syndrome that includes symptoms of increased body fat, decreased muscle and bone mass with reduced strength and endurance, impaired psychological well-being, reduced vitality, and poor quality of
    Re: Newly diagnosed - severe GH deficiency
    PNA-Tammy 1 year 1 month ago
  • FSH & LH Tumors
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    FSH- and LH-secreting tumors very rarely present with clinical symptoms of hormone over-secretion. Hence, the presentation of these tumors is almost always identical to non-functional (or endocrine inactive) adenomas.
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  • Empty Sella Syndrome
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    13 Posts
    Empty Sella Syndrome is a radiological finding where spinal fluid is found within the space created for the pituitary.
    Re: Partially Empty Sella with hypopituitary symptoms
    pnaadmin 2 years 1 month ago
  • Rathke's Cleft Cyst
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    6 Posts
    Rathke's pouch is a normal component of embryological development which eventually forms the pituitary gland. This pouch normally closes early in fetal development, but a remnant often persists as a cleft that lies within the pituitary gland.
    Re: After Surgery
    Ecara6212 1 year 1 month ago
  • Craniopharyngioma
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    4 Posts
    Craniopharyngiomas are intracranial tumors that are typically both cystic and solid in structure. They occur most commonly in childhood and adolescence and in later adult life after age 50 years.
    Re: Daughter diagnosed in 2013
    PNA-Tammy 5 years 3 months ago
  • Cushing's Syndrome
    7 topics Topics
    28 Posts
    Cushing's Syndrome is a debilitating endocrine disorder characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be the result of a tumor of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands or from tumors or cancer arising elsewhere in the body
    Re: Is cushing's really causes stretch marks?
    carolk 1 month 1 week ago
  • Prolactinoma
    16 topics Topics
    32 Posts
    These pituitary tumors (also called adenomas) secrete excessive amounts of prolactin and are the most common type of pituitary tumor seen clinically.
    Re: Looking for someone that could explain these symptoms
    carolk 2 weeks 4 days ago
  • Addison's
    10 topics Topics
    37 Posts
    Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone.
    Re: Addison's Disease
    slr38 1 month 2 weeks ago
  • Acromegaly
    8 topics Topics
    12 Posts
    Acromegaly is a systemic condition caused in over 98% of cases by an adenoma of the pituitary gland that secretes excessive growth hormone (GH).
    Hormone Replacement or Medication Therapy?
    Meg 1 year 11 months ago
  • Hypogonadism
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    12 Posts
    Hypogonadism can occur for a number of reasons. Certain men have hypogonadism since birth while others may develop this condition later in life. The two types of hypogonadism are Primary Hypogonadism & Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
    Re: Hormone test results
    carolk 2 months 1 week ago
  • Hypothyroidism
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    Deficiency of thyroid hormone causes a syndrome of decreased energy, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, constipation, mood changes and decreased cognitive capability.
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  • Non-Functioning Tumors
    12 topics Topics
    40 Posts
    As their name indicates, these relatively common pituitary adenomas do not result in excess hormone production. Instead they typically cause symptoms because of increasing size and pressure effect on the normal pituitary gland and on structures near
    Re: Non functioning adenoma or prolactinoma?
    yorgun 2 months 3 weeks ago
  • Work Issues
    2 topics Topics
    19 Posts
    Have you had to leave your job or just had problems coping with your regular responsibilities. How has having a pituitary tumor/disorder affected your work?
    Re: Losing Cognitive Abilities – Pituitary?
    Ember 2 years 6 months ago
  • Social Security & Disability
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    8 Posts
    Re: Social Security Disability
    smcmahan 3 years 3 months ago
  • Medications
    2 topics Topics
    10 Posts
    What's worked for you, what hasn't? Post your medication related questions, comments and experiences here. BUT....remember that the people posting on this board are patients and NOT physicians.
    Re: headaches
    PoisonJay 1 month 1 week ago
  • Family & Friends
    1 topic Topic
    6 Posts
    How has your pituitary tumor/disorder affected your family & friends? How are they coping?
    You're Invited to the 2nd Annual Bone Family Day
    hgfoundlady 3 years 4 months ago
  • Pediatric Disorders
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  • Financial Issues
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    4 Posts
    Discuss the financial issues many of us pituitary patients face - and let's share some solutions!
    IMPT costs versus IMRT
    bjt 5 years 10 months ago
  • Weight Issues
    3 topics Topics
    15 Posts
    Just as the name implies, an issue many pituitary patients struggle with every day. Post your weight questions, stories & observations here.
    Re: Excessive weight loss; pituitary adenoma
    PoisonJay 1 month 1 week ago
  • Emotional Issues
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    4 Posts
    The one effect of pituitary disorders that seemingly ALL of us have to deal with are emotional issues. Share your experiences and post your questions here.
    Depression and then....more Depression!
    smcmahan 3 years 3 months ago
  • Sexuality & Reproduction
    2 topics Topics
    22 Posts
    Are you trying to become pregnant? Are you or your spouse suffering sexual effects of a pituitary disorder? Have you successfully overcome some of these issues?
    Hi, having problem getting the require score ban for ur exam:Skype: raul bestpro
    carolk 4 months 1 week ago
  • TSH Secreting Tumors
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    2 Posts
    These tumors represent only about 1-2% of all pituitary adenomas that are surgically removed. They typically cause excessive thyroid hormone production (hyperthyroidism). Because many patients first have thyroid treatment of some sort, these pituita
    Elevated TSH (12) with elevated T3 and T4
    avonronda 6 years 5 months ago
  • Surgery
    8 topics Topics
    17 Posts
    The place to discuss all things surgical. What are the types of surgical procedures? How long is the hospital stay? Post your questions & experiences here.
    Re: Insomnia
    PoisonJay 1 month 1 week ago

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