36 years ago I had terrible dizziness and pressure in my head. I lived in CA and had an MRI and was told I had a pituitary tumor. Neurosurgeon did a biopsy, no cancer. Tumor continues to expand. Three doctors didn’t know what was wrong. Hormones were normal. Was finally approved for treatment at UCLA in Los Angeles. Removed 90% of my pituitary gland, not for a tumor, but because it looked very abnormal. Both times after surgery, I was inpatient for 8 days. Treated really well. Started on replacement hormones and did ok for many years. I had lots of joint and muscle pain and was told it was from the replacement meds. I get dehydrated really easily because of diabetes insipidus. I have been having ear pain, facial pain, eye pain and sharp, stabbing pain and pressure all around my head, since August, last year. I now live in MN to be near my granddaughters. My doctors have different opinions on what is or isn’t happening. One said that I don’t have a pituitary gland, but a small tumor that is not causing my problems. Another doctor said he agreed with the first doctor and said I had a gland, but it is not working and I just needed my meds adjusted. I have lived 33 years without a pituitary gland and am now experiencing symptoms that is similar to when I had my surgeries in CA. I am so frustrated with the health care system and insurance companies