No! But I sure am interested in hearing the results of this new treatment! God bless!

Do you have any side effects from this treatment?

I have been takiing B6-vitamins and Thyrosin meds for years, and my prolactin-level is rising withour Cabergoline. It didn't seem to have an influence at all on my prolactin-levels.
Good luck to you.
Gitte

Interesting, this is like an herbal supplement no? or prescription strength? I had tried Una De Gato ~ Cat's Claw ( a supplement, no not an actual claw from a cat, that would be gross lol, but someone will ask) anyway I stopped taking it before giving it enough time to see if it made any difference....no reason just ran out one day and never bought it again. Well, might read up for more info on this. thanks for posting

Just to add some clarity- I'm taking 250mg B6 and 4000mg L-Tyrosine every morning on an empty stomach. B6 is just a vitamin B that aids in the formation of neurotransmitters- in particular, Dopamine. L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that helps in the formation of Dopamine. The drugs they commonly prescribe for prolactinomas help reestablish high levels of dopamine in the body. This is the affect of the supplements as well.

Gitte- What levels of these supplements were you taking? And how frequently, how regularly, and were you eating anything with them at the time? I know these two supplements are also included in many other supplements such as multivitamins or B-complex, or free form amino acid complexes. I just would like to know what kind of regimen you were on when you had no results.

Also- wanted to mention that the Dr. who prescribed this to me has treated many other women with prolactinomas and has seen very positive results with them. He is in the process of writing an article on the subject.

I get my bloodwork back some point this week. Will update then!

Oh and btw- he said that many a time, chaste tree/vitex doesnt work and can actually make the tumor grow bigger due to the galactagogue property of the herb.

I am curious to know if you have any side effects

Also sdczernicki how long have you been using this treatment! Do you have any side effects like the other meds?

ok guys! update! I got my test results back today and my prolactin was 203 before i started any treatment. After one month of my regimen, its gone down to 162!!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED! Also, best part. no side effects!!! im gonna see what a few more months can do for me. plus, i feel like my hormones are coming back and i got that feeling like i might get my period, but didn't. im sure ina few months i'll get it back!

That is so awesome!I am so happy for you!I am even happier to hear you say no side effects I think I am going to give it a try!

Hello there, I'm new to this site. I was really interested to read your post about Tyrosine and B6 and I wondered how you're getting on with it? I've been off Dostinex for ten months, but my levels have risen to 715 and all the symptoms are back. I really don't want to go back on it because of the nasty side effects. If your combination is working without side effects it might be the answer to my prayers!

I hope I'm not being too much of a killjoy here, but I took B6 as a teenager and I partially blame it for causing my prolactinoma. I took it for acne at the time and it worked a treat, but B6 is a very powerful vitamin and people don't realise how much this particular vitamin can affect the body when used for a long time. It's not the only reason, but I am highly suspicious of it. I also used to change BCP's quite a bit. I wont go near anything hormonal now. My endocrinologist encouraged me years ago to get an IUD after I had my son and I have not touched any medication that has a hormonal element to it since. People seem to think that vitamins are harmless and they aren't . They are only now finding a link between breast cancer and vitamin intake. You should be getting all your vitamin needs from food, sunshine and water.

Bbrazilian- I respect your opinion and do agree with some things you said.. namely that vitamins are powerful substances and should not be messed around with. I work directly with them in my job at a health food store as we sell and are educated in vitamins and other supplements. That all being said- I was prescribed these by a licensed and highly qualified naturopathic physician. I am well aware that B-6 when consumed in heavy doses can have some negative side effects. However, I am not taking a outrageously high amount and I am under close supervision of my doctor. Also, in this case, this treatment is being used as a last resort as all other medications and prescriptions have failed me after living with a prolactinoma for almost 10 years. I appreciate your words of concern, but in this case, i have to say that I feel as though what i'm doing is more than alright, its giving me the relief i have not seen in a long long time. Also, every case is different and different things work for different people. I never took a vitamin in my adolescence... yet, I still do have my prolactinoma. I think its a little premature to go blaming one single vitamin on a systematic condition like this. It seems as though most prolactinomas emerge during puberty as there is a shift in hormones and also it is a very emotionally traumatic time in ones life. its a multi-faceted issue.

Hello I have a pituitary tumor and have found your information useful thank you soooo much! I wanted to know how your treatment is going today, how are you doing?

I'm so sorry for the long delay in my reply. I haven't been on this site in a long time. I was only on this regimen for about 3-4 months or so before it was clear that it wasn't working. I have been in a holding pattern for years with my prolactinoma, being a poor candidate for surgery and intolerant to cabergoline and bromocriptine. I wish I had better news. :(