Hello Kyles. I was 18 when my tumor
was discovered too, so I know what you mean by it being weird to get used
to. You’re ready to head off into life and suddenly this happens.<o:p></o:p>
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Was it your prolactin level that was
1000? If so, then yes, that’s quite high and indicative of a
prolactinoma pituitary tumor (the most common type of pit tumor).
“Normal” range depends on the lab that is processing the blood
sample, but it averages between 10 and 30.<o:p></o:p>
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Based on your symptoms and prolactin
level, I can see why your doctor says he’s sure it’s a pituitary
tumor. Of course you do need an MRI to be absolutely sure. Yes,
“phantom” pregnancy goes with the territory. When you become
pregnant, your body produces higher levels of prolactin to prepare for feeding
and protecting the baby, so when you prolactin goes up, pregnancy-like symptoms
accompany it. Weight gain, moodswings, skin problems, nausea, extreme
fatigue etc.<o:p></o:p>
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