Guinea Pig – Free Food!

I very foolishly bravely volunteered to help out with a bit of medical research. I’ve read a fair bit of research since being diagnosed with Acromegaly, so I thought it time I “did… Continue reading →

24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

I left hospital on Monday with a big green plastic bag. In it was contained two five litre containers (so about a gallon each) and a little blue device with ‘Spacelabs’ on it.… Continue reading →

Meeting the Professor

I arrived at the Endocrinology Department, having not eaten since the previous day. A cannula (a small tube) was put into my right arm and then over the next two hours I had… Continue reading →

First Visit to Christies

It was my first visit to Christies today, to visit the Endocrine department as an outpatient. I was really impressed with the whole set up at Christies. Naturally, a lot of the patients… Continue reading →

MRI Scan Results

I got the results of my MRI scan on Christmas Eve. Overall, I’m happy about the results, it could have been a lot lot worse. Ok, first off I definitely do have a… Continue reading →

Get MRI Results Tomorrow

I’m getting the results of my MRI Scan tomorrow afternoon. Strange really, because it will be Christmas Eve. I’ve not scared myself at all about the prospect of Acromegaly so far, and I’m… Continue reading →

Guinea Pig

I offered my services to my doctor as a “guinea pig” so that other doctors could examine me so that they could meet someone with acromegaly. Acromegaly is a very rare condition, and… Continue reading →

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

This morning I had my Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) for Growth Hormone whilst I am waiting for the other results. The OGTT is to see the effect of my growth hormone (GH)… Continue reading →

Still not referred. Taking ages.

On Friday I phoned up my local hospital (where I’d seen a specialist) just to check that I’d been referred to Christies Hospital to see an endocrinologist to start my treatment. I was… Continue reading →

My First MRI Scan – Brain Scan!

I went along to Rochdale Royal Infirmary today for my first MRI Scan of my brain to look for a pituitary tumour causing my acromegaly. My lovely wife came with me. We both… Continue reading →

Decided – Going to Christie’s

After my consultation two days ago, we’ve decided (my lovely wife and I) that Christie’s Hospital is the best decision for referral (based on what I’ve been told) for me with my condition… Continue reading →

Morning Blood Test

I drove to hospital this morning. I paid to park up there. Nice. Bought a newspaper, and found my way to the “Blood Test” bit after asking a big friendly chap called Bob.… Continue reading →

First Visit to Specialist

I had my first consultation with a specialist. I took my wife with me too and it was great to have her with me. The doctor I saw was quite a young gentleman,… Continue reading →

First Pituitary Support Meeting

I went to my first pituitary support meeting this morning. It was good to meet everyone, they were great! I was half expecting to be shocked by what people might have looked like,… Continue reading →

First Pituitary Support meeting tomorrow

I’m going to my first Pituitary Support group meeting tomorrow. I’m a little apprehensive, but I feel I have to go really. The reason I’m a bit concerned is that meeting others might… Continue reading →

Prognathism – Eating spare ribs isn’t easy!

I bought a portion of ‘Spare Ribs in OK Sauce’ from our local chinese. I found it difficult to bite the meat off because my lower teeth are now infront of my top… Continue reading →

Dental X-Rays Show Jaw/Teeth changes

(I have added red and blue lines to the x-rays to show the predominant direction of each tooth on the lower jaw) I went to the dentist last week, telling him that it… Continue reading →

The Results – Bonfire Night – Bombshell

I’d asked my doctor to phone me, as I’d not heard any results for my IGF-1 value. I was driving at the time, hurtling down the motorway, not far from our town. A… Continue reading →

Second Visit to Doctor

I went to see my doctor today, hoping to get my blood test results. Unfortunately, the Growth Factor (IGF1) result hasn’t come back yet. While I was there, my doctor found that my… Continue reading →

First Blood Test

Had my first blood test today to test for Acromegaly. The door of the medical centre was locked, so I had to knock until somebody opened up. My doctor had told me yesterday… Continue reading →

Visit to the Doctor

I went to my doctor today with a carrier bag with an old pair of my shoes in it and a few photos of myself and explained that I could have acromegaly and… Continue reading →

Not an ugly sister – but I’m an ugly brother!

We went to see my Mam and Dad last Sunday as it was Mam’s birthday. It was lovely to see them. We were also fortunate to see my sister and my younger brother… Continue reading →