vividsailor7 said:It’s definitely a rib.
Great, thanks a lot.
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vividsailor7 said:It’s definitely a rib.
Angela Wright said:I suppose there shouldn't be any real need to worry until November, but then again, knowing how I operate, I’d probably just go ahead and get it done privately as soon as possible. That way, I could have some peace of mind until November rolls around and I go back. It isn't exactly a pricey checkup for the kind of reassurance it provides.
Olivia Anderson10 said:
These are the results from the endocrine workup I had done in my hometown. For the rest of the endocrine testing, I went to Washington, D.C., but they didn't actually order any specific tests for me there. They just told me to come back in six months with new findings for MRI, prolactin, TSH, T3, T4, HR, IGF-1, cortisol rhythm, SCORT, LH, FSH, E2-2-5 d.c., and anti-TPO. At the Mayo Clinic, my doctor mentioned that based on my current results, I don't need to worry about the pituitary adenoma; apparently, it isn't active, so we’ll just monitor the situation for six months without starting any treatment.
I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit let down because I really thought I’d be getting more testing done in D.C. right now rather than waiting half a year. I guess it’s just a little confusing—if that was the plan, why did my endocrinologist refer me to Washington, D.C. for testing in the first place?
I was also told that this adenoma definitely isn't what's causing the involuntary movements in my arms and legs.
I suppose I'm wondering which direction I should even head in to figure this out, since the cause remains a mystery. It has honestly turned me into a completely different person—listless, anxious, and depressed. I don't even have the will to leave the house most days; I almost wish I could just wake up a year from now and find everything back to normal. My biggest struggle right now is the anxiety and the panic attacks, including that sensation where I feel like I'm suffocating and can't catch my breath. I think I might need to reach out to a psychiatrist. I don't think I can handle this on my own, and I'm not sure how to help myself.
If anyone has any advice on what I should do, please let me know.
I forgot to include the thyroid ultrasound results: the exam shows the right lobe is somewhat larger, with a noticeably heterogeneous parenchymal structure in the lower pole. The dimensions of the right lobe are 8 (AP 16mm, ML 15 mm, and CC 50 mm). The left lobe measures AP 13mm, ML 16 mm, and CC 40 mm, with a homogeneous echo structure. The contours of both lobes appear regular, and the isthmus is intact.
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Olivia Anderson10 said:
These are the results from the endocrine workup I had done in my hometown. For the other endocrine tests, I traveled to Washington, D.C., but they didn't actually order any specific testing for me there. They just told me to come back in six months with new MRI results—specifically looking at the sellar and parasellar regions—along with PRL, TSH, T3, T4, HR, IGF-1, cortisol rhythm, SCORT, LH, FSH, E2 on days 2-5, and anti TPO. The doctor at the Mayo Clinic told me that based on these current findings, I don't need to worry about the pituitary adenoma; they said it isn't active, so we should just monitor the situation for six months without starting any treatment.
I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit let down. I really thought I’d be getting more testing done in D.C. right now rather than waiting half a year. Besides, if that was the plan, I guess it’s a little confusing why my endocrinologist referred me to D.C. for testing in the first place.
They did tell me that this adenoma definitely isn't the cause of my abnormal involuntary movements in my arms and legs.
I’m wondering which direction I should even head in to figure this out, because the cause remains a mystery. It’s changed who I am; I’ve become someone else entirely—listless, anxious, and depressed. I don't even have the drive to leave the house, and part of me just wishes I could wake up a year from now and find everything back to normal. My biggest struggle right now is the anxiety and the panic attacks—sometimes I even feel like I’m suffocating or can't catch my breath. I think I might need to see a psychiatrist. I can't seem to help myself, and I honestly don't know how.
If anyone has any advice on what I should do, please let me know.
I forgot to mention the thyroid ultrasound results: the exam shows the right lobe is somewhat larger, with a notably heterogeneous parenchymal structure in the lower pole. Dimensions of the right lobe are 8 (AP 16mm, ML 15 mm, and CC 50 mm). The left lobe dimensions are: AP 13mm, ML 16 mm, and CC 40 mm, with a homogeneous parenchymal echostructure. The contours of both lobes are regular, and the isthmus is intact.
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Maria Fisher46 said:Dear ma'am,
Your post caught my eye. Since vividsailor7, who you actually directed the question to, hasn't replied yet, I figured I’d jump in and offer my own take on these results (I've gone through some of your previous inquiries as well).
Based on everything you’ve mentioned regarding your symptoms in your previous posts, this MRI report—which suggests a microadenoma since it's under 10 mm—doesn't strike me as a likely cause for what you're going through.
I guess it would be best to just wait for the upcoming results—both the endocrine labs and the radiology reports—before anyone tries to make a final call on this.
In medical literature, pituitary adenomas are occasionally cited as a potential trigger for epileptiform seizures, though this usually involves much larger adenomas that expand toward the temporal lobe of the brain. There is also the possibility that significant tumors can essentially "crush" healthy pituitary tissue, leading to a deficiency in its hormones—including ACTH, for instance. This could potentially cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels or even drops in sugar, which might then trigger a seizure, but I guess that kind of thing is mostly documented in children rather than adults.
There is another possibility where a pituitary adenoma could be linked to some form of epileptiform seizures, though I suppose those are more theoretical possibilities and speculations. The idea is that certain types of pituitary adenomas cause an overproduction of a specific hormone called ACTH—that ACTH again! This hormone is crucial for how the adrenal glands function. Basically, ACTH triggers the release of cortisol, and if cortisol levels get too high, it could theoretically provoke seizures because cortisol can act on certain receptors in the brain, potentially triggering an episode. One study actually noted the presence of seizures in patients who had elevated serum ACTH and high cortisol levels in their 24-hour urine tests; once they received treatment and those levels normalized, the seizures stopped.
Honestly, I think this is mostly just speculation based on a few isolated, rare instances. In my view, this finding was likely just an incidental discovery made during the procedure because of some uncontrolled movements.
That’s about all I have to say on the matter.
Hello there. 🙂
vividsailor7 said:That’s possible, but honestly, I’m letting the neurologist have the final word here.
vividsailor7 said:Specifically, I’m looking into getting a brain MRI now. What was the actual takeaway regarding the somatosensory evoked potential?
I don't recall asking if there were any similar issues or other neurological conditions within my family history, though.
vividsailor7 said:So, here’s how this looks. The results seem pretty organized. Are you experiencing any issues with your period? If there are clinical indications, it probably wouldn't hurt to get an ultrasound of your ovaries and thyroid. I guess the only thing I would add to that is checking your electrolytes (Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorus, Calcium).