I was hoping there would be no more stops, that my crazy health journey would come to an end and I could settle down for a while. Nope, not this time. I had more blood drawn and my third MRI at the end of June. I met with my endocrinologist today to discuss the results. All blood work looked good except my A1C is still high (5.9). I talked to him about LADA (Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults) and he agreed it was a good thing to explore considering I am not your typical diabetic candidate. They took more blood to test my antibodies and said I should hear back in a week. If I test positive for at least one antibody, I have LADA.
The MRI was concerning. When they measured the widening of the pituitary stalk last December, it was 7.3 x 4.6 x 4.1 mm. This last MRI showed it is now 8.4 x 5.4 x 4.9 mm. So, it has increased all the way around. The doctor noted that it could still be Lymphocytic Hypophysitis but since it is growing, there is more of a possibility it is a tumor. However, as I've said before, the only way to find out for sure is a biopsy which carries some significant risks such as losing the entire function of my pituitary gland. So, my endocrinologist is sending me to a neurosurgeon with all the MRIs and letting him make the call. He sent in the referral today and I will hopefully hear back soon.
It was very discouraging to hear I had yet another doctor to visit and more questions instead of answers but I'm learning (slowly) to just take it one day at a time. This is out of my control and just trying to give it back to Him who is all knowing. As always, I appreciate all your loving thoughts and prayers. I am incredibly blessed with the best family and friends, more than I deserve.
