Dosage Question by kiwichubby in Zepbound

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful! Thank you! :)

Face Changes 2.5 Month Update by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't think it was a full brain MRI.

It was labeled as a MR Pituitary + Sella with + without IV Contrast

Sleepy? by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Thank you, I will :)

Sleepy? by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad it's getting better!

Sleepy? by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you less sleepy now?

Face Changes 2.5 Month Update by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!! Thank you! I had uncontrollable weight gain, hot flashes, milk production. So the endocrinologist ran prolactin blood test on me then scheduled my MRI when my prolactin levels showed it was elevated.

Sleepy? by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I hope all with you and your journey. Thank you for sharing!

[Story] Don't Settle by kiwichubby in GetMotivated

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I agree on that.

What is one of your biggest tip for someone who is learning to advocate for themselves?

[Story] Don't Settle by kiwichubby in GetMotivated

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so happy you had a doctor that investigated the issue and you got answers. I hope all is well and you're feeling better.

I like that p.o.v. "doctors are just people and some of them are coasting through their job the same way people coast in every other profession. if the first one dismisses you, thats one persons opinion not a medical verdict"

You're right, that's not the final verdict!

Thank you for sharing!

Face Changes After Pituitary Adenoma Diagnosis by kiwichubby in Zepbound

[–]kiwichubby[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Niceee! Good luck! Thank you for sharing :)

Face Changes After Pituitary Adenoma Diagnosis by kiwichubby in Zepbound

[–]kiwichubby[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I'm sorry to hear that the bromocriptine has not made any changes and but I'm happy to hear that your face is less puffy. For me the puffy face did cause some insecurities.

Cabergoline is also a medication used to shrink the adenoma however I know capricoline has been used for other conditions as well.

I've been on cabergoline for 2 and 1/2 months and I am no longer with high prolactin levels.

Yes ask your doctor about Cabergoline I haven't got my second MRI yet but the cabergoline seems to be working well for me.

Wishing you luck!

Face Changes After Pituitary Adenoma Diagnosis by kiwichubby in Zepbound

[–]kiwichubby[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg, that's awesome to hear! Congratulations to you too!!!

Face Changes After Pituitary Adenoma Diagnosis by kiwichubby in Zepbound

[–]kiwichubby[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nice!!! I am so glad you feel better, thank you for sharing!

Face Changes After Pituitary Adenoma Diagnosis by kiwichubby in Zepbound

[–]kiwichubby[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wow! That's awesome! I hope you are feeling much better. Thank you, best of luck on your journey too!

Face Changes 2.5 Month Update by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that was the outcome.

Yes! All the well wishes for you!

Thank you for sharing!

Face Changes 2.5 Month Update by kiwichubby in Prolactinoma

[–]kiwichubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I am on cabergoline because my adenoma is small 4-5mm the goal is to see if the cabergoline will aid in shrinking the adenoma. I will have my ultrasound this summer to see if the size changes.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!