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Knowledge and information are critical tools to affect early diagnosis in pituitary disease. Join Dr. Lewis Blevins and Jorge D Faccinetti cofounders, as they navigate the wonders and complexities of pituitary conditions. Each episode brings conversations with information and experiences from expert professionals and people living with these challenging disorders.
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
In today's podcast, Veronica, an MBA graduate of Notre Dame University and law school student, tells us about her experience with a prolactinoma. What is interesting about this story is that in pituitary medicine, where delays in diagnosis and general unawareness are all too often the order of the day, this is a perfect example of how awareness and smart thinking make things work as they are supposed to. The patient is aware and digs for information, primary care docs are aware, involved, and immediately tuned in to a possible diagnosis, and the patient gets to the specialist for prompt treatment. We want to see more stories like Veronica's!
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I enjoyed Veronica’s story. I was diagnosed with a micro prolactinoma in 2017. I saw 3 endocrinologist to date. I went on bromocriptine first, than cabergolin. My libido, headaches/dizziness and weight went down. I was told if I was not trying to get pregnant and my periods were restored, we could stop the medication. We monitored the tumor with a brain mri every 2 yrs and bloodwork twice a year. My endocrinologist said new research shows that the tumor sometimes vanishes after giving birth.
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