YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2002: Re: Prolactinoma

Re: Prolactinoma

From: Garry E. Siegel, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 May 2002 21:10:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 13 May 2002, Kristy wrote: >
>Hi,
>My name is Kristy and I am 22 years old, I was just told that I have a
>tumor in my pituitary gland, it is a microadenoma and is treatable. I
>am having a real problem with the mediction and have talked to both my
>endocrinologist and family doctor about this. They have told me that
>what I am feeling has nothing to do with the medication. They say I am
>stressed out and causing the problem myself. Maybe I am a little
>stressed, but what can I do about this they can't seem to answer any of
>my questions and help me get better. I really don't think they know a
>whole lot about Prolactinoma. I am left feeling alone and in a lot of
>pain I don't know what to do. There isn't any other endocrinologists in
>my city and my family doctor can't help me.
>The medication that I am on is called Dostinex, everytime I take it I am
>left feeling dizzy, sick to my stomach and sometimes I even feel faint.
>Basically I feel drugged. I have been to a eye doctor and she said it
>is not affecting my eyes. I did need glasses but this has not changed
>my dizziness. I also am having horrible headachs that are so bad that I
>sometimes vomit. I feel like I have the flu all the time and I am
>unable to drive or work because of this. I just want to get better and
>be able to enjoy life again.
>
>Sincerely,
>Kristy

I don't have a lot of personal experience with Dostinex, but those side effects should get better over time. There is another medicine, Parlodel, which might do better for you. Why don't you see the endocrinologist and discuss?

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D.
Private Practice
Roswell, GA

No private emails; this advice does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship

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