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I have had a decrease in quality of life since having a acth secreting tumor removed from my pituitary gland at age 31. is this normal?
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It could be but: This will depend on the endocrine evaluation by your endocrinologist. There are a variety of reasons why you might be feeling this way. A big part of this is how you are being supplemented since the surgical removal of the pituitary gland.
Answered 9/5/2016
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