Fw: Alternative to Pituitary MRI?

December 12, 2010

> From: brian cooper <brianevans_99@...>

> Subject: Alternative to Pituitary MRI?

> brianevans_99@...

> Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 12:35 PM

>

> I have hypothyroidism (dxed at about 5. three yrs ago), hypogonadism (very low

testosterone--70, with 250--850 the normal range, possible adrenal problems (not

resolved yet), obesity, diabetes and apnea. About three yrs ago I observed to my

former endo--don't have one at moment; have no confidence in the " mainstream

animal " by and large--that I was surprised at how multiple hormones (at least

two) were out of balance. So he said, let's have you do a pituitary MRI.

>

> Since then I've been freaked out about the risk posed by gadolinium in the MRI

dye (I suppose they can use something else, with less clarity?) as well as the

radiation, which we get more of all the time. (I know the gadolinium shouldn't

be risky unless your kidneys are abnormal, but the docs weren't willing even to

mention this issue, and assure me mine were OK for this purpose. Not to mention

the onerous liability release they shoved in front of me when I showed up--and

neglecting to tell me I had to have a driver there to take me home; though the

doc had prescribed valium

because of claustrophobia in the tube.)

>

> I thought I read a while back that a certain blood test--prolactin, or

something starting with a " P " --could be a good screening test for pituitary

adenomas, indicating whether an MRI made sense.

>

> Does anyone, perhaps Chuck or , know what I'm referring to? And is there

an ultrasound pituitary scan that would presumably be safer if it is effective?

>

> Many thanks,

>

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