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Rod

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      Rod
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        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
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          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
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            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
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                  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
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                      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
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                        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
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                            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
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                              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
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                                  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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