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Old 06-11-2007, 01:04 PM
Bill
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Low T
Michael, my numbers were similar to yours, but even lower. Since I'm only 47, my primary sent me for an MRI, where they found a pituitary tumor. I'm not suggesting that your low T may be caused by the same thing, but it is worth checking out, as the wellness editor suggests above.<br> <br> If it is a pituitary tumor, they are 99% of the time benign (great news!), but still need to be removed, as they continue to grow. Mine was fairly large, which caused excess compression on the pituitary gland, causing permanent damage. So, I'll be on testosterone replacement for the rest of my life. But the good news is that there is replacement today for any hormone that the pituitary ["master"] gland controls. Also, good news, is the method or tumor removal (transphenoidal - through the nose) - no more craniotomies.<br> <br> I know this might sound scary, but let me assure you, as one that has been through it, it really is not as bad as it sounds.<br> The way my neurologist put it to me was this: if you're going to have a brain tumor, THIS is the kind you want. BTW, pitutary macroadenomas account for about 15% of all brain tumors.<br> <br> Again, this may not be your problem, so don't get all worked up about it. But just talk to your doctor and get it checked out. Good luck.
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