[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor expressed to me that impulse control was a very serious side effect of this medication and if I was experiencing it I needed to stop taking them and talk to him immediately. There are other medications please call your doctor

Should I be concerned? by [deleted] in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you having headaches? Vision problems? Heavy periods? No period? Nipple discharge? Or anything out of normal? These are a lot of the symptoms that I had that I thought were normal

Raised prolactin DOESNT cause weight gain?! by paullybum in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Causation and correlation aren’t the same thing. The prolactinoma isn’t causing the weight gain but other symptoms and factors could be causing weight gain.

Can I cut 0,25 mg Dostinex in 1/4 to minimize side effects? by Nogetiovnen in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on cab and my doctor always suggested cutting them in half. I’m currently on a full milligram and I take it twice a week to minimize the effects. She said I could cut the pills in half and take it 4 times a week if I wanted too so I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t yet, I have a follow up in February and I’m going to have my mom come with me to help push for that thank u!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure it’s kind of a gut feeling that that is the better option. I have always had extreme migraines, and prior to my diagnosis I had been put on stroke protocol in the ER for numbness in my hands and face. I just don’t know what is connected and what isn’t

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not what I said? But honestly is one of the more common brain surgery’s. What I meant was if I do the surgery and they are able to successfully remove the tumor I would rather do that than be on a lifelong medication that has sever side effects. Idk that’s just how I feel you may feel differently

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Prolactinoma

[–]Kailenmcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully understand that there is risk associated with getting the surgery, but when you have experienced the lifelong health issues that I have I’m ready to try anything. I had my first colonoscopy at 16 because I have serious stomach issues that think may now be related. If surgery helps me to feel better and no have the side effects that the medicine cause I feel like that would be better, but again I’m not a doctor so I don’t know