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      Rod
      Participant

      i too suffered hypophysitis from Ipi and have been on Hydrocortisone, Levothyroxine, testosterone for 3 years and have been told by my endo that most likely it is permanent and will require lifelong hormone replacement.

      Rod
      Participant

      My symptoms and treatment is very similar to Paul's.

      I was only  diagnosed and treated after going into adrenal crisis.

      I urge you to be cautious after damage is done to the pituitary it more than likely permanent.

      Rod
      Participant

      My symptoms and treatment is very similar to Paul's.

      I was only  diagnosed and treated after going into adrenal crisis.

      I urge you to be cautious after damage is done to the pituitary it more than likely permanent.

      Rod
      Participant

      My symptoms and treatment is very similar to Paul's.

      I was only  diagnosed and treated after going into adrenal crisis.

      I urge you to be cautious after damage is done to the pituitary it more than likely permanent.

      Rod
      Participant

      Yes, 2 years out from last ippi treatment. 

      I have pituitary failure with pretty much same symptoms you described. 

      Rod
      Participant

      Yes, 2 years out from last ippi treatment. 

      I have pituitary failure with pretty much same symptoms you described. 

      Rod
      Participant

      Yes, 2 years out from last ippi treatment. 

      I have pituitary failure with pretty much same symptoms you described. 

      Rod
      Participant

      I was a participant in the adjuvant drug trial for ipi vs interferon. I had a left neck disection before starting the ipi.

      I was only given 2 infusions of 10 mg ipi before the adrenal crisis and knocked out of the trial.

      March 2015 was my 2 year anniversary with NED.

       

      Rod
      Participant

      I was a participant in the adjuvant drug trial for ipi vs interferon. I had a left neck disection before starting the ipi.

      I was only given 2 infusions of 10 mg ipi before the adrenal crisis and knocked out of the trial.

      March 2015 was my 2 year anniversary with NED.

       

      Rod
      Participant

      I was a participant in the adjuvant drug trial for ipi vs interferon. I had a left neck disection before starting the ipi.

      I was only given 2 infusions of 10 mg ipi before the adrenal crisis and knocked out of the trial.

      March 2015 was my 2 year anniversary with NED.

       

      Rod
      Participant

      I take 20mg of Hydrocortisone a day. 15mg in morning and 5mg at 5PM.

      100 mcg Levothyroxine in the AM for my thyroid.

       

      Also I am on Testoserone therapy.

      I was went into adrenal crisis in the Oncology office when getting blood drawn for my 3rd Ipi treatment so I know about drug therapy a must.

      My Endocrinologist has told me damage is permanent.

      If it helps I had a physical job for over 30 years that I can longer do.

      Rod
      Participant

      I take 20mg of Hydrocortisone a day. 15mg in morning and 5mg at 5PM.

      100 mcg Levothyroxine in the AM for my thyroid.

       

      Also I am on Testoserone therapy.

      I was went into adrenal crisis in the Oncology office when getting blood drawn for my 3rd Ipi treatment so I know about drug therapy a must.

      My Endocrinologist has told me damage is permanent.

      If it helps I had a physical job for over 30 years that I can longer do.

      Rod
      Participant

      I take 20mg of Hydrocortisone a day. 15mg in morning and 5mg at 5PM.

      100 mcg Levothyroxine in the AM for my thyroid.

       

      Also I am on Testoserone therapy.

      I was went into adrenal crisis in the Oncology office when getting blood drawn for my 3rd Ipi treatment so I know about drug therapy a must.

      My Endocrinologist has told me damage is permanent.

      If it helps I had a physical job for over 30 years that I can longer do.

      Rod
      Participant

      Stage 3C

      Diagnosed for second time  10/13

      Resected lymph nodes, 2 out of 46 positive

      2 infusions of ipi, taken off trial due to side effects 10 mg dose

      Started in 12/14 working out and watching my diet

      NED since 12/13

      Stay strong

      Rod

      Rod
      Participant

      Stage 3C

      Diagnosed for second time  10/13

      Resected lymph nodes, 2 out of 46 positive

      2 infusions of ipi, taken off trial due to side effects 10 mg dose

      Started in 12/14 working out and watching my diet

      NED since 12/13

      Stay strong

      Rod

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