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Ten Years of Cushing’s Help and Support!
Ten years ago yesterday I was talking with my dear friend Alice, who runs a wonderful menopause site, Power Surge, wondering why there weren’t many support groups online (OR off!) for Cushing’s and I...
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On Becoming Empowered
Adapted from Participatory Medicine This is kind of a “cheat” post since it’s a compilation of other posts, web pages, message board posts and some original thoughts. I’m writing it to submit to...
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Cushing’s FAQ
A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Directions are in each category for adding your own question. IMPORTANT: The information and material posted on this Web site is intended as general reference...
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Day Three, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge
On Becoming Empowered. Adapted from my blog post Participatory Medicine This is kind of a “cheat” post since it’s a compilation of other posts, web pages, message board posts and some original...
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Day Four, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge
So, these are only seven of the many, many symptoms of Cushing’s. I had those above – and I often felt like I looked like one of those little bearded dwarves. Cushing’s affects every part of the...
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Cushing’s Disease – Rare Disease Quick Facts
Cushing’s disease is a rare condition due to excess cortisol levels that result from a pituitary tumor secreting adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates cortisol secretion. Cushing’s...
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When to think Cushing’s syndrome in type 2 diabetes
ESTES PARK, COLO. – Diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and hypertension are conditions that should boost the index of suspicion that a patient with some cushingoid features may in fact have endogenous...
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Through The Art Of Makeup, People With Rare Pituitary Disorders Now Have...
Did you know that applying contour powder on certain areas of your face, like the outer rim of the jaw, along the hairline or along the hollows of the cheek, can help make enlarged features less...
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Cushing’s Awareness Challenge, Day 3: Symptoms
Robin has made another excellent graphic of some of the symptoms of Cushing’s. There are far too many to be listed in any image, as shown by the list at...
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Could you Shed Some Light on Cushing’s Disease?
Dear Dr. Roach: Could you shed some light on Cushing’s disease? Four people in the same family have it. The doctors say it has something to do with the thyroid gland. – Anon. A: Cushing’s syndrome,...
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What Causes Overweight and Obesity?
Health Conditions Some hormone problems may cause overweight and obesity, such as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), Cushing’s syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Underactive thyroid...
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Mutations Drive Unrestrained Secretion
The USP8 mutations identified in adenomas of the pituitary gland lead to overproduction of ACTH. Panel A: ACTH-producing cells in a normal gland. The other panels show cells non-mutant (B) or mutant...
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Day 3: Cushing’s Awareness Challenge 2015
On Becoming Empowered. Adapted from my blog post Participatory Medicine This is kind of a “cheat” post since it’s a compilation of other posts, web pages, message board posts and some original...
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Day 5: Cushing’s Awareness Challenge 2015
So, these are only seven of the many, many symptoms of Cushing’s. I had those above – and I often felt like I looked like one of those little bearded dwarves. Cushing’s affects every part of the...
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Interview with Fabiana October 21
Fabiana had transsphenoidal surgery (pituitary) July 30th 2004. She had a recurrence after seven years of being Cushing’s free. A second pituitary surgery on 10/26/2011 was unsuccessful. Another...
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Interview with Deborah March 30, 2016
Deborah has many symptoms but is not yet diagnosed. Deborah will be our guest in an interview on BlogTalk Radio Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00 PM eastern. The Call-In number for questions or comments is...
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Day 2, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge 2016
So, these are only seven of the many, many symptoms of Cushing’s. I had those above – and I often felt like I looked like one of those little bearded dwarves. Cushing’s affects every part of the...
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Day 7, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge 2016
On Becoming Empowered. Adapted from my blog post Participatory Medicine This is kind of a “cheat” post since it’s a compilation of other posts, web pages, message board posts and some original...
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Interview with Doc Karen, Pituitary Patient and Cushing’s Advocate
Karen’s Story Life was good! In fact, life was great! I was married to the love of my life. We had a beautiful little girl. My husband and I had both earned our graduate degrees. I earned my Doctorate...
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Topical Ocular Glucocorticoid Leads to Cushing’s Syndrome in 9-Year-Old
In a case report published online January 19 in Pediatrics, iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome (CS) is described in a 9-year-old girl who received topical ocular glucocorticoid (GC) treatment for bilateral...
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