I am a female with hypopituitarism. Every hormone that exists in the body is low in me and some are BELOW normal but not enough for any doctor to want to treat. I've lived the last 2-3 years in my house only going to doctors usually. Earlier on I was still able to go out some but no longer it's gotten to the point I haven't been out in four months except to go to the ER in an ambulance and one doctor appt. I also have hyperthyroidism but an atypical type (only my Free T3 elevates with the low TSH. Consequently most doctors don't even run a Free T3 so they don't help me. I was blown off by 3 endos. I'm totally doctor "gun-shy" now. I think they're a waste of time. I tried medication for my hyperthyroidism which did help, but it gave me infections continuously and I was in fear of my colon being destroyed from the antibiotics so I stopped the antithyroid medicine. Even without the antithyroid med I have infections and have, severe anxiety, nervousness,and panic (occasionally). This is not like me, I functioned highly in the work place and in life before this illness hit me three years ago and four endocrinologists ago. So to answer your question yes I have some of the same symptoms ...anxiety etc you were asking about. Sometimes the anxiety is worse than any physical illness. I'm trying a new local endo soon, I refuse to travel or make my husband travel unless I know of a doctor who is good at treating people with small pit tumors causing borderline but symptomatic hyperpituitarism and atypical hyperthyroidism. My main and initial symptom was swelling in my cheeks, then I started sweating profusely for about a week. I then went into severe body temperature changes. I've had enough of doctors saying I'm in menopause, I finally got a written declaration that that was not the issue. My temperture changes still are present but not as severe finally after two years. But I have heat and cold intolerance still. It is 30 degrees outside right now and I have my heat on and a fan blowing in my bedroom! I've lived like this for far too long. Lisa S. |