u/Little_Eye_7492

Everything began after I took Levaquin 13 months ago. After taking just one pill, I was bedbound for three months and still experience muscle and joint pain to this day. My condition continued to worsen, leading me to consult various specialists until we discovered the pituitary tumor. After further tests, we discovered that my IGF-1 levels are elevated, but the OGTT and my GH levels came back normal. My endocrinologist believes that the high IGF-1 results are false positives. However, I have been experiencing muscle and joint pain, fatigue, TMJ, oily skin, and various skin conditions. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation and undergone surgery? Thank you.

What was your recovery like? Are you taking any meds? My fear is that I would have to take meds for life.

They saw a 7mm tumor in January on my MRI for a different issue. Based on the initial lab work, my IGF-1 level is mildly elevated (352 on a 53-331 range). My biggest fear is possibly developing hypopituitarism after surgery. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your experiences and, if you’ve undergone the surgery in Orlando, who is your surgeon? Thank you.