Recent Blood Test Results

[Clint Lovelace]

Just got a call from doctors nurse....prolactin came back at 15.25 with a range of 2-13. Estrogen came back at 163 with range of 130 or less as normal. They have already put in request with insurance for the MRI of the pituitary/brain, waiting to see what they say. Last time this was tried by my endo my level was a 12 and insurance wanted it at a 20. So it has risen 3 points so hoping they will approve it.

Once they hear back from the insurance on Monday they are going to address the Estrogen.

Any suggestions on things I need to be looking out for or being proactive with?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

That prolactin level does not justify a pituitary MRI.

Can they test for estradiol using ultrasensitive liquid chromatography based test? Why measure total estrogen ?

 

[Clint Lovelace]

The nurse is faxing me the complete lab results. She just wanted to go over those with me on the phone.

 

[Gene Devine]

Prolactin is slightly elevated.

I want to see all hormonal labs as well.

If you are hypogonadal with elevated E2 it could possibly point to a Pituitary tumor but more labs are needed.

Any other symptoms?

 

[Clint Lovelace]

I've had the headaches and some very slight vision issues. Nurse is faxing me the complete labs. What worries me some is my level went from 12 to 15.25 in exactly one year. Wish the endo had gotten the MRI approved last year just for peace of mind. Maybe my doc now can!

 

[Gene Devine]

I've had the headaches and some very slight vision issues. Nurse is faxing me the complete labs. What worries me some is my level went from 12 to 15.25 in exactly one year. Wish the endo had gotten the MRI approved last year just for peace of mind. Maybe my doc now can!

Probably better safe then sorry if you're worried about it Clint.

Keep us posted on BW here in this thread.

Gene