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----------------------------------------------------------- From: lucitamaracana Message 5 in Discussion Jen: I was diagnosed last year with a microadenoma (prolactinoma). Micro because of its size: 7mm x 8mm x 7mm. I don't remember exactly what my prolactin level was, but I believe it was around 67. I nursed my little one for two years but never thought it was abnormal if I continued to produce some milk. My periods had been gone, but I was not worried as I had a coil that made my mensies go away. The way to diagnosed it via MRI. So, either your gynecologist or your primary care physician should request the MRI. I was referred to the neurosurgeon but he referred me to an endocrinologist. My endocrinologist approach was first treatment, second radiation and third (last resort) surgery. I was put on bromocriptine and I almost stop functioning. I barely made it to work. The reason, my normal blood pressure was low so bromocriptine helped lower further my blood pressure. I was switched to cabergoline (a very expensive med). Thank goodness I have health insurance. I'm almost back to normal but haven't taken the second MRI to see if the meds have worked or not. I know you had blurred vision which is one of the symptoms of the macroadenomas. I have not had blurred vision. Again, the protocol the endocrino will follow depends on him/her exclusively. ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/PituitaryChat/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
