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Posted by Lydia58 on November 26, 2005, at 8:09:15
I am 47 years old. I've had elevated prolactin for about 20 years. I've had several MRIs & have found no tumor. I've been steadily gaining weight & cannot take it off. I'm presently 210 lbs. & afraid that within 10 years, if I keep going the way I have been, I'll reach 300. Every endocronlogist I've seen says elevated Prolactin has nothing to do with weight gain. Now my cholesterol is high & I'm suffering chronic back pains. I feel like an old woman. If I regulate my Prolactin w/ Dostinex will I be able to diet and lose weight? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you
Posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2005, at 14:31:03
In reply to Elevated Prolactin, posted by Lydia58 on November 26, 2005, at 8:09:15
Hi
I've heard that elevated prolactin might be linked to weight gain. Have you tried any meds to reduce your prolactin levels?
Ed
Posted by LYDIA58 on November 29, 2005, at 8:52:19
In reply to Re: Elevated Prolactin » Lydia58, posted by ed_uk on November 26, 2005, at 14:31:03
> Hi Ed,
Yes. Years earlier I had been on Parlodel (terrible side effects), more recently I've tried Dostinex (not bad.) The Dostinex did lower my Prolactin & I did start menstruating again after nearly 10 years without. But I don't think I stayed on it long enough to have any affect on my weight, which has gone up steadily throughout the last 20 years despite attempts of diet and excercise. It seems the very best I can do is maintain but never lose. It's extremely frustrating to diet,excercise, and remain 50 lbs. overweight.
Posted by platinumbride on November 30, 2005, at 14:54:26
In reply to Re: Elevated Prolactin, posted by LYDIA58 on November 29, 2005, at 8:52:19
has anyone ruled out/explored polycystic ovarian syndrome with you?
I have the condition and it elevates prolactin, I believe.
Metformin was helpful in weight loss.
Good luck,
Diane
Posted by ed_uk on November 30, 2005, at 15:31:10
In reply to Re: Elevated Prolactin, posted by LYDIA58 on November 29, 2005, at 8:52:19
Why not try Dostinex again?
Ed
Posted by Daky on December 2, 2005, at 18:37:07
In reply to Re: Elevated Prolactin » LYDIA58, posted by ed_uk on November 30, 2005, at 15:31:10
Please have you thyroid checked and ask for a complete thyroid panel. Get the results and post here. Don't settle for "you're in the normal range" but rather get the actual lab numbers.
Posted by Franz on August 31, 2007, at 11:31:23
In reply to Elevated Prolactin, posted by Lydia58 on November 26, 2005, at 8:09:15
> I am 47 years old. I've had elevated prolactin for about 20 years. I've had several MRIs & have found no tumor. I've been steadily gaining weight & cannot take it off. I'm presently 210 lbs. & afraid that within 10 years, if I keep going the way I have been, I'll reach 300. Every endocronlogist I've seen says elevated Prolactin has nothing to do with weight gain. Now my cholesterol is high & I'm suffering chronic back pains. I feel like an old woman. If I regulate my Prolactin w/ Dostinex will I be able to diet and lose weight? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you
I came to this post searching for prolactin (I am male and lab test showed a bit elevated prolactin).
Have you checked your thyroid?. It seems to me you have low thyroid (back pain, cholesteron, weight gain, depression and even elevated prolactin are symptoms).
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