Posts by James Roberts5

I wanted to add one more tip that might be a huge help!

Try placing a small bowl of sliced black onions in every room. The idea is that they act as a natural sponge to soak up bacteria and viruses from the air.

If you’re taking corticosteroids, you have to follow a specific lifestyle if you want to actually fix your immune system and live a normal life!
1. Sleep
2. Diet
3. Physical activity
4. Immunomodulators
5. Hydration

At the end of the day, if a tumor develops, it means the immune system has already failed and the body has given up. Simply removing the tumor doesn't solve the underlying issue.!!!
I’d urge everyone not to rely too heavily on the internet; there is just way too much conflicting information out there. I managed to go seven years without corticosteroids by managing things myself, which can be incredibly dangerous if done incorrectly. However, it is worth noting that a small segment of the medical community believes we shouldn't be relying on steroids at all, but should instead compensate for everything through a healthy, high-quality lifestyle!
You’re probably wondering why.
Here is the answer: the sheer volume and combination of all these medications eventually exhaust the body. By the time you hit 45, you face a massive risk of stroke or heart attack.

Endocrinologists are split on medication protocols, especially when it comes to hypopituitarism!!!!!
Most endocrinologists worldwide believe it's better for patients to take their meds, even if they feel it might shorten their lifespan. A small minority argues against prescribing them except in critical emergencies, suggesting this approach leads to a longer—albeit lower quality—life.
But let’s be honest: without Genotropin, our quality of life is already compromised. If I don't take the essential medication that actually brings me back to life, gives me independence, keeps me moving, and allows me to feel... well, "normal" (if such a thing exists), then what am I doing? This is the core of the issue. I have seen life both with and without this treatment. I refuse to simply survive a longer life if I'm living it without Genotropin!

No, it’s not that I don't believe you. It’s just that, in my experience, almost everyone I've met who had their pituitary gland removed ended up needing lifelong medication.
But listen to this!
I actually stopped taking my meds a full seven years ago, even though my entire pituitary gland was removed!
And for what it's worth, my hormone levels were incredibly low—but they were definitely there!

The DEXA scan is a joke, man! It’s basically just a glorified home scanner—you plug it in, hit a button, and it scans. That's it.
Joint pain can be caused by a million different things; even I dealt with it after my surgery.

Hey, doc on duty!
Have you actually run into anyone like this? Does the pituitary gland really regulate how all the other glands function? Because if it isn't there, how on earth are the others supposed to work properly?

I wouldn't say my skin was peeling, exactly—it was more of a flaky texture on my legs and stomach.
As for my appetite, I can't give you an accurate answer since I was completely bedridden during that period.
Because of how severe my Osteoporosis was, my bones became so weak that I could barely even lie down.

One more thing. Cortisol is an adrenal hormone, but for it to actually be released, the pituitary gland has to send a signal to the adrenals first!
Basically, James Harris9, your pituitary gland seems to be functioning normally. But the fact that you have the strength of a 90-year-old man—that’s what matters.
Go get your levels checked: IGF1, cortisol, testosterone, TSH, and T4. If your IGF1 comes back low, then you know part of your pituitary gland has essentially burned out.
The best way to feel better and replenish that IGF1 would be Norditropin, but wait until you get your lab results back before jumping into anything.
Look, if you're still feeling exhausted, weak, sleepy, or even just completely unmotivated—if you feel like you've lost your sense of purpose, if I can put it that way—then a significant portion of your pituitary might be gone. You really need to check those hormone levels.
As for stretch marks... well, the only real solution I've found, and trust me, I have plenty of them, is plastic surgery.
Haha
As soon as I save up $10,000, I'm heading under the knife to fix myself up!

The absolute worst part is when the Osteoporosis starts aggressively attacking your body and leaves you completely bedridden. We’re talking about pain that hits a solid 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. There was a stretch where I was essentially immobile, suffering through such excruciating pain that I actually blacked out a few times. Thank God my Osteoporosis eventually stabilized and didn't take me under completely, but... once you start questioning your very survival, you're dealing with severe Cushing, and you have to act immediately. I dealt with one of the most extreme cases of Cushing known to modern medicine. It got so complicated that specialists were flown in from all over the country just to hold emergency consultations to pinpoint exactly where the adenoma was located—I ended up undergoing four different surgeries for four micro adenomas.

It is a terrifying disease, but fortunately, it isn't very common.

That’s actually pretty incredible!
It’s wild to think that Cushing can also involve those massive tumors.
If everything is looking good right now, let's just leave it at that. No need to overanalyze the "what ifs."

Best regards,

Man, this is tough.
Don't count on any physical activity right now.😢
I don't know what to tell you, but there's a medication called NORDITROPIN that I take because my IGF1 levels dropped significantly after my pituitary gland was removed. Just so you know, I’m currently managing four different medications: hydrocortisone, levothyroxine, testosterone, and NORDITROPIN.
Do you have osteoporosis? Has your entire pituitary been removed? There are so many details you need to share before anyone can give you useful info.
With the NORDITROPIN, I actually feel normal—if "normal" even counts anymore, since I've honestly forgotten what it feels like to be healthy and full of energy.
And don't sweat the stretch marks; plastic surgery can fix all of that.
The problem is that this condition tends to drag several other issues along with it:
Diabetes, osteoporosis, hypopituitarism, and heart issues caused by cholesterol, since NORDITROPIN is basically the only thing keeping it in check.
There’s more to deal with, but we can save that for later.

Best,
I used to get so worked up about everything, but I finally realized it doesn't matter. We just have to accept things as they are.

It all really comes down to how you’re feeling right now!
Was the entire pituitary gland removed, or just part of it?
What do you mean by "how"?
Cushing's is such a complex disease; it can be manageable or incredibly difficult, so everything depends on those specifics.>

Sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

PS: Not many people have actually dealt with Cushing's, so finding specific answers might be tough. I've been through the whole thing myself, so please ask away if there's anything I can do to help.

Hemorrhoids affect up to 60% of adults. Don't panic, but you need to cut out alcohol immediately. Let's get moving:
Spicy food, fast food, acidic dishes, greasy meals—you have to strip all of that from your diet right now. Regarding hygiene, the best move is to wash up thoroughly after every bathroom trip, and if you're dealing with external hemorrhoids, try to soothe them back to normal. Believe me, I deal with internal ones and spend way too much time sitting, yet I've only experienced bloody stools once in my entire life.

Go see an endocrinologist. When testosterone levels spike in women, it can cause enlargement and other issues. Honestly, though? I’d personally suggest you book an appointment with a gynecologist just to be safe and get a full checkup too.

Stretch marks happen when your skin just can't keep up with its own elasticity—usually during rapid weight gain or if you lose weight too fast.
There are some topical creams that might slow them down, but if you want them gone, plastic surgery is the only real option, though you’re still looking at some scarring.
Try eating more protein to support your skin. If things have stretched significantly, surgeons typically perform an elliptical excision to tighten everything back up—it’s essentially a surgical "patch job," plain and simple.