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need to believe
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posted January 27, 2004 12:12 PM
 
I have been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor recently and am terrified. Initially the doctor found the level of prolactin too high in my blood. An MRI confirmed that I have a tumor. I am told that I can control my prolactin with medication, but if I stop, it will become high again since the tumor shrinks but does not disappear with medication. Is there a special diet I should follow? Meditation advice? I'm a typical Type A person and worry because I worry. I am also under a lot of stress these days because of drastic changes in my living environment. I don't have many friends that I can confide in, in the new place I'm living in and would appreciate all the support I can get.IP: Logged |
need to believe
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posted January 27, 2004 12:16 PM
I did not intend to post a smilie!IP: Logged |
blythemeteor
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posted January 27, 2004 01:00 PM
Hi- I dont have any advice for you- but I do have some hugs! (((((needtobelieve))))
just like your user name you need to believe that everything will be ok- And you have lots of friends here-myself included if that ok  IP: Logged |
TINK
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posted January 27, 2004 02:05 PM
need to believe ~ I can not even begin to imagine how frightened you must be. "tumor" is a scary word under any circumstances. I understand the worrying gene though. If the good Lord doesn't give me something to worry about I will gladly find something on my own. I haven't been through anything like this so my wisdom is minimal at best. STAY CALM. Easier said than done, huh? STAY POSITIVE. Even easier. Do whatever you can to eliminate that stress. It is the worst thing for anyone's health. Having just gone through a short but rather intense 5 day wrestling match with the medical establishment I can say this with certainty ~ RESEARCH,RESEARCH,RESEARCH. Educate yourself, ask questions, explore alternatives. I hate to say this, but, don't trust your doctor. Not that he/she is out to harm you but...you are the caretaker of your body, not your doctor. Be informed, arm yourself with information. This a battle that CAN be won!And what blythemeteor said was true. There are so very many wise, caring souls here in LindaLand. Use all your resources. LindaLand is one of them.  
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spiria
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posted January 29, 2004 12:20 PM
:angel  eace and healing energy to you.
TINK gives good advice, research, it will help you feel less helpless. also, for the stress thing, try focusing on your breath throughout the day...are you holding it at times? taking shallow breaths? lots of times when people are stressed they do this unconsciously and it's amazing how a few deep breaths, or even just avoiding holding you breath during a stressful thought/situation can make a difference. if you are more interested in this, there is a method called pranyama in yoga...i am vaguely familiar with it. yoga is a good way to combat nearly anything in my opinion. it has helped me clear junk outta my system and one of my yoga teachers has Hepatitis C and it's helped her keep it in remission and maintain energy. but hey, different strokes for different folks. just do try to relax and take care of yourself. eat well, sleep well, pamper yourself with walks, whatever you like to do. maybe it's time to slow down a bit and this is your body's way of telling you? you will get through this, need to believe. then maybe you can change your screenname to i believe! ok, i am being cheesy, but i hope that made you grin a lil! IP: Logged |
bases loaded
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posted February 09, 2004 03:59 PM
Hi, need to believe. The first step to win any battle is a positive mind. As tink said, you are your own caretaker, and that stress is an enemy. Before you try to fight your tumor, it´s better you at first rescue yourself from the jaws of that enemy. The countryside, a sunny day, covered by the shadow of a big tree, etc., you know, the closer to nature we are, the more relaxed we become. Go alone as many times as you can. A good help for your pituitary is a pyramid. I´ve seen the good results of its use in tumors. The pyramid (if you don´t know where to find one) must be made by a non sick, relaxed person. Any material is good, except the magnetic one. So iron and steel cannot be used, even the nails for a wooden pyramid. I just posted some advices about its use for healing (see "Risks with pyramid" topic). Please let me know when you get your pyramid, and we´ll see what to do according to its size, that must be bigger than your head, of course. Bases Loaded IP: Logged |
TINK
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posted February 11, 2004 10:04 AM
How are feeling need to believe?IP: Logged |
spiria
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posted February 12, 2004 02:16 PM
yeah, how are things going?IP: Logged |
need to believe
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posted June 21, 2004 09:00 PM
I am on a medicine called bromocryptine. The side effects are worse than the dis-ease, but I am hopeful that things will get better.Some days are better than others though. Please continue to pray for me.IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
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posted June 21, 2004 10:00 PM
Oh Honey.. I never saw this thread... how are you/
I hope all is well and you are calm and embracing a new way of life....
Are you still worried? Is everything okay? Geez.. since January? I didn't know. 
I am here for you. SDending you big ol' hugs and lots of healing light. My father's love had this.. she took meds and it DID shrink.I don't know all about what she went through, but I do know that it is two years later, and she is fine.
Pretty scary though, all in all. Like it was pointed out, even the word tumour is scary.
Love and light to you, my friend. IP: Logged |
purplezen
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posted June 22, 2004 02:52 AM
you are in my prayers and thoughts.IP: Logged |
Gia
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posted June 22, 2004 04:29 AM
Need To Believe,I am so sorry. Please know you will have all the support in the world from these lovely people at LL. Please post often and let us know how you are progressing. I second everything Tink has already said so well, and everyone else for that matter. I think you should visit www.drday.com
She is an internationally acclaimed trauma surgeon who was dying of cancer. She had a huge tumor, actually, more than one. She discusses how she used only alternatives to cure herself. She shows you photographs and documents cases she has cured. Almost every type of tumor there is. She's been written about many times, and has also appeared on Oprah / 60 minutes, and other television shows. I also think you should read this book: "HOW TO FIGHT CANCER AND WIN"
Scientific guidelines and documented facts for the successful treatment of Cancer and other related problems. By L. Fischer. I have the book and it's brilliant. If you can't get hold of it, please let me know and I can get a copy to you somehow. It's an easy book to understand and extremely well written. Do you have a purple plate? Also would be helpful to check out "PAPER REMEDIES" on this very same healing forum. I don't know very much at all about pitutary tumors. I know it's caused by the bodies over production of the hormone prolactin. The medication prescribed for you is supposed to stop the pitutary from releasing this hormone prolactin. While it does that I'm afraid it also stops it releasing growth hormones too. Did you have severe symptoms such as cessation of periods [ in women ] or testicular shrinkage in men? Are you diabetic? Common side effects to this drug are: Dizziness
Low blood pressure fainting
nasal congestion
headache
abdominal cramping There are other side effects, some very serious. Should anything other than the above happen, or should the effects get too severe, it is important to get medical advice as soon as possible. Tell your doctor if you need to have dental work done, or indeed any other surgery within the two or three months. Interesting to note, this same drug is often used to treat Parkinsons as well. The pitutary is a high energy gland, it also produces another hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands. Cushings Sndrome is related to this. I wish you the very best. Lots of Gia. IP: Logged |
Special
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posted June 22, 2004 09:13 AM
need to believe, I pray you find more clarity and are more at peace with the situation  As you can see, we all feel for you at this time; blythemeteor, tink, spiria, bases loaded, pixie, puplezen and Gia.. some of the guys I haven't seen before - they're all your online Angels! They've responed to you and that's what matters Please log in regularly and let us know how you are. Love and Blessings ------------------
"Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars." Serbian proverb IP: Logged |
trillian
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posted June 22, 2004 09:52 AM
need to believe...I truly believe that if you are willing to do the work, there are no incurable dis-eases.Please read the thread here called "There are No Incurable Diseases." Read more about the work of Dr. Schulze at www.herbdoc.com (I think I got that site right, if not I'll try again). He has an Incurables program.
It flies in the face of conventional medicine...which may not appeal to you. But I offer it as the only information I have.
Wishing you well...
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need to believe
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posted June 22, 2004 01:20 PM
Thank you all for your support. To answer your question Gia, yes my periods had almost stopped, my vision became blurry and my breasts became swollen and leaked some kind of pus I think. I would wake up early in the morning with a bad headache. My living conditions are such that I am a refugee from another country, condemed to death in my own country. I am fighting for my right to survive here, but it seems like my fight is going on at two ends now. I am trying to get in touch with some people I know and love for support, but so far all I have from them is silence. I am still hopeful for the best.IP: Logged |
Special
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posted June 22, 2004 01:37 PM
Oh hun.. but you still have us we'll always respond as long as you keep us informed. I'm sorry you've not heard from your loved ones. I understand that's hard enough. There must be a support group? need to believe - does anyone here know you're exact situ, like where you live / from etc? It's just that you may not want to post it publicly but if you want to talk to any of the Knowflakes that you have talked alot here, then maybe you can mail them and through that way get assistance with looking for support groups? I have posted my mail address on 'Through The Looking Glass' - please don't forget to check back there too since Knowflakes may be posting you! Also speak with your spirit Angels God is on your side and I'm sorry you're finding your pathway difficult. Keep your life force and self belief strong ------------------
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Philbird
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posted June 22, 2004 02:03 PM
Dear Need to believe,
Have you thought of trying healing crystals? I would never imply it would "cure" the problem, but it can't hurt.
Use crystal quartz, and amethyst.
Put the crystals on the forehead, between your eyebrows (area of the pitutary gland).
Try to meditate and focus on the tumor being drawn out of your head and into the crystals. If your concentration is good, you should feel stimulation in that area.
After your meditation session, clense the crystals by rinsing them with water and placing them in direct sunshine. Try to do this everyday. See if anything is different at your next Dr.'s appt.
You can also carry them around in a pocket through out the day. You don't have to use both crystals, but if you have to pick one go with the crystal quartz.
wish you luck.
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26taurus
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posted June 22, 2004 02:10 PM
need to beleive,
I second trillian. There are no incurable diseases. Please look into this. This will take hard work and alot of learning on your part. If you really want to get better, please investigate this concept. Light and Love to you,
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Special
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posted June 22, 2004 06:00 PM
need to believe, Philbird and 26taurus are right - and Self Belief is a powerful thing  I'm sorry to hear about your other situation. I know you may want to keep where you are confidential. However, would you be able to say roughly where you are? If you don't want to say that's fine, if you do then mail me, or another Knowflake, but let us know what you choose to do. With love ------------------
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pixelpixie
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posted June 22, 2004 06:50 PM
Need to believe.. My Pisces friend. I know you know the power inherent in yourself, and I know you have seen firsthand how powerful that connection is.. through dreams.. through prayers. You have seen things manifest through your belief. You need to go to that place, and know you have nothing to fear.
I truly believe things happen for a reason. i know you had to come to where you are.... and you know what? America has some of the best research and advanced doctors in the world. Some people travel from your homeland to be provided with Specialists for their betterment. I believe you were meant in the first place, to be where you are, because you are a special person and a blessed one, with ample talents and opportunities. You are meant to be where you are, as it is the best thing for you, in light of this present condition.
The stuff leaking from your breasts was breastmilk.. now you know they work! The pituitary controls hormones, making your breasts leak.
I am glad you know about this now.. at least knowing names the fears, and once named, it can be understood.
You can do it, we are all here for you.
I don't want to do a Tarot reading about his, hon.
I want you to know thugh, that I know you are strong and that will carry you beyond anything you need to go through. Even in your moments of weakness, you are strong.. because God/The Universe, only gives the strong ones things to work through like this.. in order to prove it to yourself.
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Xelena Ben
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posted June 23, 2004 08:22 AM
and hugs to you, needtobelieve. a physician i worked for had a couple of these cases - she was a sex therapist and was able to diagnose both from raised prolactin levels, just like you said. one patient had surgery and recovered beautifully. the other did medication (i don't know which) and had a longer time of it but also recovered well. like all these beautiful knowflakes have said, you have a home here and support on your healing journey. perhaps we can help you to believe. peace to you, xelena IP: Logged |
Special
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posted June 23, 2004 09:04 AM
Guys.. what can I say. pixie, XB
- Feel that 'need to believe'? Pure directed atcha babe ------------------
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posted June 23, 2004 09:04 AM
needto believe, with your S by your side, you can and will move  You are in my prayers. juniperb  ------------------
If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. ~James Herriot IP: Logged |
FishKitten
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posted June 23, 2004 05:38 PM
Dear Need to Believe...I'm sorry I didn't see this thread sooner. I hope you are doing OK. LOVE and LIGHT to you. Have you thought of seeking medical care in Canada? We don't have the same insurance requirements as in the US. Since you have refugee status, perhaps you could come here for treatment. My thoughts and prayers are with you.IP: Logged |
need to believe
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posted June 24, 2004 11:14 AM
Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. I feel truly blessed. I cannot really leave the country right now, but I have managed to find someone who does alternative therapy and has agreed to help me out. I'll even go and get a quartz crystal! Please keep me in your thoughts!IP: Logged | |
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