Update: Prolactin

Hello doc,

Things escalated quickly from the time of my previous post ( Prolactin - Medical Q/A with Drs. Feigenbaum & Baraki - Barbell Medicine Forum ), one day I woke up and I got a migraine aura(no history of headaches or migraines)and after sometime a headache, panicked called a neuro that is a family friend. Neuro was chill, but I was not because I’ve already had the idea that something is wrong with my head due to the prolactin value and maybe my life is stressful right now which in turn fuels my health anxiety issues. I got eye exams, which turned out to be fine. Also, I got a CT brain scan and an MRI with and without contrast which turned out to be fine too. In the MRI, the pituitary gland looked fine but I know that the MRI was not specific for the pituitary and with my levels of prolactin i could have something small that was missed. I think some pituitary things (like other adenomas,or big things next to the pituitary etc) were ruled out due to the brain MRI. Do you think I over analyze the situation? I know that there is nothing else to add in this situation. Maybe I am searching for reassurance or whatever. I’ll try to deal with the stress and talk to my endo.

Hi,

I’m not surprised that this all happened, but I do think you are over-analyzing the situation at this point. Based on the information you have provided so far, I do not see a reason for further extensive testing, although you can discuss with your endocrinologist regarding any potential next steps. I think that seeking some assistance for anxiety would be especially beneficial.

Thank you, the funny thing is that I thought for a week that I was developing mood issues due to the hormone but after the mri everything vanished