Progress

According to my endocrinologist, there is nothing that I can do to help myself heal.  According to him, my only choice is to wait for the medication to slowly (yet uncertainly) battle the tumor near my pituitary gland.

I don’t believe this for a moment.

I believe that there are several things that anyone can do to improve their health, no matter what their situation.  The basics are extremely important: eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and avoiding harmful substances set the foundation for overall health and wellness.  This has been my focus for the past few months, and will continue to be my focus as I track my progress.

And…. I am making progress!  At my most recent endocrinologist’s appointment, my prolactin level measured below 20!  This means that it is within the normal reference range for the first time in who-knows-how long.  I am keeping my medication at it’s current dosage at the endocrinologist’s request.  We are hoping that the level continues to drop–the lower the better.  Also good news: the medication (bromocriptine) isn’t bothering me as much as it used to.  I take it right before bed, and I usually don’t notice any side effects.

All is going well.  Full speed ahead!