Officially it's called an adenoma

You can Google Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenoma if you want detailed information but in a nutshell it’s a benign tumor in my pituitary gland.

Three times, it's grown to the point where it affected my optic nerves and pituitary function. Surgery was performed Feb. 2007 again in Feb. 2009 and yet again Nov. 11, 2010 to remove as much of it as possible.

My vision was preserved in each case however I've lost Growth Hormone production and am on thyroid medication to help those levels.

I had radiation after my last surgery. The risk is I could over time loose all pituitary function. The hope is it will slow or stop the persistent tumor's aggressive growth.

12/31/10

How will thyroid replacement help?

Hoping energy increases, moodiness decreases, no dry skin and to stop feeling cold all the time.

Have I noticed any change?  No. However doctor said it would be four to six weeks before I would. Plus right now the radiation therapy is overshadowing all else.

Will I lose weight?  Wouldn't that be nice. One magic pill, hormone, and I'm like our eldest boy. Reality maybe a couple pounds. Over time, increased energy means more activity so, as always, it's up to me.

Will dose remain the same? Unknown. I'm on lowest dose. Radiation can further lower my function. In February I'll be tested again to see how I'm doing. Adjustments are likely.
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