Re: pituitary condition momma

[Guest guest]

I googled that.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001391/

No mention of high prolactin levels; no mention of being related to breastfeeding, though it *is* related to pregnancy.

Since prolactin levels gradually drop with breastfeeding, still not sure why she needs to wean. I would be asking for more detailed information, if I were this mother.

Dee Kassing

Subject: pituitary condition mommaTo: ibclc-pp Date: Monday, March 5, 2012, 9:44 AM

Because it is always good to share bits and pieces....momma adds she has "pseudo tumor cerebri"....-- Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC, RLCBirthing & Beyond, Inc.Labor Support and Lactation Consultant Services

[Guest guest]

And here's info from the Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pseudotumor-cerebri/DS00851/DSECTION=risk-factors

Both this site and the previous one I sent list birth control pills and pregnancy as risks for the condition. Both of these cause high levels of estrogen and progesterone. Though they didn't specify that those hormones are responsible for this condition, breastfeeding keeps both of those hormones at lower levels. Again, I would be asking for more info and/or seeking a second opinion.

Dee Kassing

Subject: pituitary condition mommaTo: ibclc-pp Date: Monday, March 5, 2012, 9:44 AM

Because it is always good to share bits and pieces....momma adds she has "pseudo tumor cerebri"....-- Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC, RLCBirthing & Beyond, Inc.Labor Support and Lactation Consultant Services

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dee, the mother has now had three opinions....all telling her to wean immediately or risk surgery.  I am going to pass on the information.Pam

 

And here's info from the Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pseudotumor-cerebri/DS00851/DSECTION=risk-factors

 

Both this site and the previous one I sent list birth control pills and pregnancy as risks for the condition.  Both of these cause high levels of estrogen and progesterone.  Though they didn't specify that those hormones are responsible for this condition, breastfeeding keeps both of those hormones at lower levels.  Again, I would be asking for more info and/or seeking a second opinion.

     Dee Kassing

Subject: pituitary condition mommaTo: ibclc-pp Date: Monday, March 5, 2012, 9:44 AM

 

Because it is always good to share bits and pieces....momma adds she has " pseudo tumor cerebri " ....-- Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC, RLCBirthing & Beyond, Inc.Labor Support and Lactation Consultant Services

-- Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC, RLCBirthing & Beyond, Inc.Labor Support and Lactation Consultant Services

[Guest guest]

What is really sad is if she weans immediately and has to have the surgery anyway.

What kind of symptoms is she having related to the tumor?

Jan

Thanks Dee, the mother has now had three opinions....all telling her to wean immediately or risk surgery. I am going to pass on the information.Pam

[Guest guest]

Is nobody suggesting treatment with drugs instead of surgery?  I am surprised - it seems like they are coercing her to abandon breastfeeding before exploring any other alternative. See my other post.Sharon

 

What is really sad is if she weans immediately and has to have the surgery anyway.

 

What kind of symptoms is she having related to the tumor?

 

Jan  

 

Thanks Dee, the mother has now had three opinions....all telling her to wean immediately or risk surgery.  I am going to pass on the information.Pam