<s>[INST] Hello, I ve been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency due to a pituitary adenoma. I had the tumor removed in July and started on prednisone (4mg) every morning. Just how serious is this condition? Is it the same as Addison s disease? I see my endocrinologist on the 16th. What are some important questions I should be asking? I m a 65 year old woman [/INST] Hello. I have been through you question and understand your concern. Addisons disease is not the same to pituitary adenoids in their management though they have the same hormonal disbalance features. In these cases you should be concerned to1. Tumor recurrence - seen with an annual MRI2. Visual field impairments - tested annualy3. Hormonal screening and their eventual replacements - decided by the endocronologistHope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again </s>