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Posted by Don on February 11, 2000, at 16:03:24
I stumbled across this website today and found what appear to be some striking similarities in what I've been experiencing and what I see posted here.
The first thing that caught my eye was the thread regarding individuals encountering difficulties with personal finances.
I had a pituitary tumor diagnosed in 96 and had surgery in that year. Two years later the tumor regenerated and it was 'zapped' with cobalt via gamma knife.
Since then I've been contending with depression, apathy and anxiety, sometimes to the point that I can hardly function. And, even with a degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree, I've been successful in really messing up the family finances - and that situation seems to parallel the length of time my endocrinologist and neurosurgeons estimate that the tumor has been growing.
At this point, I take Wellbutrin, Celexa and clorazapate. However, the moods still swing and the anxiety shows itself with no predictability.
Any insight from others who are experiencing depression/anxiety, etc. whether pituitary related or not.
Posted by saint james on February 11, 2000, at 16:30:17
In reply to Pituitary induced depression/anxiety??, posted by Don on February 11, 2000, at 16:03:24
> I stumbled across this website today and found what appear to be some striking similarities in what I've been experiencing and what I see posted here.
>
> The first thing that caught my eye was the thread regarding individuals encountering difficulties with personal finances.
>
> I had a pituitary tumor diagnosed in 96 and had surgery in that year. Two years later the tumor regenerated and it was 'zapped' with cobalt via gamma knife.
>
> Since then I've been contending with depression, apathy and anxiety, sometimes to the point that I can hardly function. And, even with a degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree, I've been successful in really messing up the family finances - and that situation seems to parallel the length of time my endocrinologist and neurosurgeons estimate that the tumor has been growing.
>
> At this point, I take Wellbutrin, Celexa and clorazapate. However, the moods still swing and the anxiety shows itself with no predictability.
>
> Any insight from others who are experiencing depression/anxiety, etc. whether pituitary related or not.James here....
What does your endocrinologist say about your current pituitary functions ?
j
Posted by Don on February 11, 2000, at 17:36:28
In reply to Re: Pituitary induced depression/anxiety??, posted by saint james on February 11, 2000, at 16:30:17
> > I stumbled across this website today and found what appear to be some striking similarities in what I've been experiencing and what I see posted here.
> >
> > The first thing that caught my eye was the thread regarding individuals encountering difficulties with personal finances.
> >
> > I had a pituitary tumor diagnosed in 96 and had surgery in that year. Two years later the tumor regenerated and it was 'zapped' with cobalt via gamma knife.
> >
> > Since then I've been contending with depression, apathy and anxiety, sometimes to the point that I can hardly function. And, even with a degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree, I've been successful in really messing up the family finances - and that situation seems to parallel the length of time my endocrinologist and neurosurgeons estimate that the tumor has been growing.
> >
> > At this point, I take Wellbutrin, Celexa and clorazapate. However, the moods still swing and the anxiety shows itself with no predictability.
> >
> > Any insight from others who are experiencing depression/anxiety, etc. whether pituitary related or not.
>
> James here....
>
> What does your endocrinologist say about your current pituitary functions ?
>
> jJust had blood work done - tsh was low so synthroid was increased. The real problem seems to be testosterone. Latest total testosterone count was 55, down from 96 in August and the reference range is 170 to 750. Endo says that normally testosterone supplements would be in order but I'm a year out from brachytherapy and Lupron for prostate cancer so can't add testosterone at this time. Endo says the best way to approch the mood disorders, other than testo supplements, is with antidepressants - but haven't stumbled on the right combination yet.
Each day is a new adventure.
don
Posted by Cam W. on February 11, 2000, at 19:27:17
In reply to Re: Pituitary induced depression/anxiety??, posted by Don on February 11, 2000, at 17:36:28
> > > I stumbled across this website today and found what appear to be some striking similarities in what I've been experiencing and what I see posted here.
> > >
> > > The first thing that caught my eye was the thread regarding individuals encountering difficulties with personal finances.
> > >
> > > I had a pituitary tumor diagnosed in 96 and had surgery in that year. Two years later the tumor regenerated and it was 'zapped' with cobalt via gamma knife.
> > >
> > > Since then I've been contending with depression, apathy and anxiety, sometimes to the point that I can hardly function. And, even with a degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree, I've been successful in really messing up the family finances - and that situation seems to parallel the length of time my endocrinologist and neurosurgeons estimate that the tumor has been growing.
> > >
> > > At this point, I take Wellbutrin, Celexa and clorazapate. However, the moods still swing and the anxiety shows itself with no predictability.
> > >
> > > Any insight from others who are experiencing depression/anxiety, etc. whether pituitary related or not.
> >
> > James here....
> >
> > What does your endocrinologist say about your current pituitary functions ?
> >
> > j
>
> Just had blood work done - tsh was low so synthroid was increased. The real problem seems to be testosterone. Latest total testosterone count was 55, down from 96 in August and the reference range is 170 to 750. Endo says that normally testosterone supplements would be in order but I'm a year out from brachytherapy and Lupron for prostate cancer so can't add testosterone at this time. Endo says the best way to approch the mood disorders, other than testo supplements, is with antidepressants - but haven't stumbled on the right combination yet.
>
> Each day is a new adventure.
>
> donDon - Has your suggested trying an anticonvulsant-mood stabilizer. Someting like Lamictal, used in bipolar depression, stabilizes mood and depression. It can also be used with antidepressants. Ask him about this. Good luck - Cam W.
Posted by Noa on February 11, 2000, at 19:48:07
In reply to Re: Pituitary induced depression/anxiety??, posted by Cam W. on February 11, 2000, at 19:27:17
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> > Just had blood work done - tsh was low so synthroid was increased.Wouldn't it be the opposite? Wouldn't HIGH tsh call for more synthroid?
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