Summary
Aleksa Diaz, a 30-year-old from Austin, Texas, experienced severe insomnia for 19 months, linked to a benign pituitary gland tumor. She shares her experience on TikTok and explains how this tumor has affected her with various symptoms like hair loss and weight changes. Initially misdiagnosed, she faced multiple health challenges before doctors identified the pituitary tumor.
Key Facts
- Aleksa Diaz has not had a full night's sleep in 19 months due to a pituitary gland tumor.
- Her condition is known as a pituitary adenoma, a benign tumor affecting hormone production.
- Approximately 13,770 pituitary tumors are diagnosed in the U.S. yearly.
- Symptoms from these tumors can include headaches, visual loss, and hormonal imbalances.
- Diaz first experienced severe hair loss at age 18, which led to a long diagnostic process.
- Initially diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), her condition went misunderstood for years.
- She eventually received a formal diagnosis and began treatment to manage hormone levels.
- Her symptoms include dry skin, anxiety, puffy face, and insomnia.
