What is Prolactinoma
A prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. It is the most common type of pituitary tumor. Symptoms of prolactinoma are caused...
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Hello
I'm cutting of Norprolac (Quinagolide) because it didn't work. My prolactin is raising, and I'm feeling awful (fatigue, depressed, brain fog and so on). I'm thinking of starting Dostinex again, it was more effective in lowering my prolactin, but the side effects aren't good. This spring I have been on antidepressants to deal with a depression, and I am wondering, if antidepressants (Remeron) might be able to help with side effects from Dostinex? Any of you have any experiences? Do you think there is a interaction? I have tried to cope without prolactin-medication and also without antidepressants, but it's not working. It seems for me as if depression follows the prolactinoma :o( Hope somebody can help? Lots of greetings Gitte Posted on 11/07/09, 12:11 pm |
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Gitte, after many hours of research, I came to the conclusion that the ADD/ADHD drug Strattera would be of benefit.
I convinced my doctor to let me try samples and it works like a charm. Our condition scours Dopamine (and I believe Norepinephrine) in the limbic system of the brain and this causes a lot of fatigue, stifness, and body aches. Norepinephrine plays a large role in pain reception in the brain and it's as though, with our tumors and the scouring of these Neurotransmitters in our brains...that our bodies are very sensitive to pain and changes in temperature. Fatigue is just another form of pain. The Strattera will elevate your Norepinephrine levels and clear your mind and reduce your depression as a result. I also use an Alpha-Stim device that works wonders for fatigue, pain, anxiety, and especially depression. 
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thanks for your suggestions. I have read about Strattera, and I would be afraid to take it, because of the long list of side effects. The list is so long, and it's also used for ADHD - I would never convince my doctor OR myself, that it would be good for me. If you also take Alpha-Stim, how do you know what works then?
Any of your other guys in here having any experiences with the product? Thanks for your good ideas and comments, I appreciate it. Greetings Gitte
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The Alpha-Stim is an electrical device that provides mild electrical pulses to the brain via the earlobes.
It's very soothing. I realize there are some possible side effects with Strattera. The only three I've noticed are a lack of sleep the first night, dry mouth, and mild constipation. Beyond that, it's been wonderful.
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I have been on Wellbutrin for several years after trying everything from Adderal to Zoloft. Adderal is another stimulant based ADD drug. It helped, but nearly doubled my blood pressure. The Wellbutrin has helped and seems to have no perceptible side effects. Attempting to go off it definitely made things worse. Before you start taking antidpressants, ask for a thyroid hormone level test if your doctor hasn't done that yet. No sense taking an antidepressant to solve a common physiological effect of the prolactinoma.
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