I went to more doctors....

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Hello Stilligans,

I saw 3 doctors this week regarding the tumors on my pituitary gland. I

first saw an neurosurgeon who specializes in pain management. The neurosurgeon

told me that no matter what pain mediations I take they will not get rid of alot

of the pain. I saw a doctor down at the cleveland clinic in Naples,Fl today. I

found out that my pituitary gland has malfunctioned. I am still producing a very

high level of TSH ( thyroid stimulating hormone),my level is 20.98(normal is

..25-4.9), eventhough I no longer have a thyroid gland and I am taking synthroid

orally. Then I was told that my pituitary gland is producing very high levels of

FSH( follical stimulating hormone) eventhough I had my ovaries and uterus out 12

years ago. I guess with the gland malfunctioning and the tumors causing my right

eye to have a white film over the pupil they suggest that I not wait for the

medications to decrease the brain swelling and have the pituitary gland removed.

I am alittle hesitant and scared to have anymore surgery. I am not sure what to

do. I felt so stupid for crying in the doctors office today. Everything from the

still's pain and the head pressure are getting to me and I am not sure I am

strong enough to deal with it anymore. i broke down and allowed te doctors to

place me on avinza 30mg daily for pain. They feel that I should take more pain

meds but I am afraid to. See, my biological mother was an alcoholic and I am

afraid of addiction. I know it is so stupid but that is my fear. I am still

unable to process all that the doctors have said this week. I am just worried

and not sure what to do. I am not even sure I am strong enough to decide what

to do.....

Danni

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