Cushing's with Moxie: Fighting The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of

“Genetics and runaway appetite are not the only causes of obesity. Sometimes, your own body can turn against you in ways you never thought possible.” ~The Science of Obesity

Saturday, July 4, 2009

DEPRESSED: Withdrawal from steroid cortisol replacement

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My body is not making any cortisol on its own. Cushing's disease made my hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis off kilter. Now, I am taki...

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

CARDIAC PADDLE TO THE CHEST: A Letter from the Founder of the Pituitary Network Association

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* I have found the Pituitary Network Association to be an incredibly helpful resource. For the undiagnosed, take this letter from its foun...

CUSHING'S: For the new folks

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Hi everyone. I am working on a few blog posts that I hope I can post soon. For today, I'd like to spend a minute or two helping some new...

Saturday, June 27, 2009

CUSHING'S DISEASE ENDS MODEL'S CAREER; SHE FINDS BETTER ONE

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I have so much respect for Carol Perkins for sharing her story in Ladies Home Journal, the prominent women's magazine. That takes a lot ...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

FAQ YOU: MELISSA'S MAIL BAG

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I wanted to share some questions I've received from someone who is embarking on her testing and diagnostic journey. For me, it is good ...

Saturday, June 20, 2009

FAQ YOU: MELISSA'S MAIL BAG

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From Sweet Sue in Houston, through Facebook: Melissa, if you can see this, hope you are doing okay with good thoughts and prayers your way. ...

BUT YOU DON'T LOOK SICK: The Spoon Theory

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You may be dropping by to check on me after my surgery. I am doing well. I'll post more soon. For now, I want to take a moment to post...

Friday, June 19, 2009

GIVE ME A P: Why the Pituitary Gland Needs a Cheerleader

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From the pituitary center at the Oregon Health and Science University. Very helpful info. Details why pituitary patients suffer for too ling...

Monday, June 15, 2009

Goin' Home

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I got released fromthe hospital today around noon. I'm feeling bad but that is a good sign. We are about 50 miles from the house. We get...

Sunday, June 14, 2009

PITUITARY SURGERY: I Did Survive (to be sung like Gloria Gaynor)

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*** Hi everyone. Day 4 in the hospital, and I am doing well. I'm really sleepy, so I will post the highest of highlights, then I'll...

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

JFK HAD ADRENAL TROUBLE, TOO!

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During our research for Cushing's disease and its post-op counterpart Addison's disease, Jonathan and I have turned the internet ups...

Sunday, June 7, 2009

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER

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GETTING THE BALL ROLLING I have been focusing on pregnancy, baby Elena, and family for 18 months. She is almost 9 months old now. Elena i...

A LETTER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS: WHAT A CUSHING'S PATIENT WANTS TO SAY BUT CAN'T

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** Although I have made many transitions in the past few years (career to no career, single to married, 1st home to 2nd home, childless to m...

Saturday, June 6, 2009

DEPRESSED: Withdrawal from steroid cortisol replacement

CARDIAC PADDLE TO THE CHEST: A Letter from the Founder of the Pituitary Network Association

CUSHING'S: For the new folks

CUSHING'S DISEASE ENDS MODEL'S CAREER; SHE FINDS BETTER ONE

FAQ YOU: MELISSA'S MAIL BAG

FAQ YOU: MELISSA'S MAIL BAG

BUT YOU DON'T LOOK SICK: The Spoon Theory

GIVE ME A P: Why the Pituitary Gland Needs a Cheerleader

Goin' Home

PITUITARY SURGERY: I Did Survive (to be sung like Gloria Gaynor)

JFK HAD ADRENAL TROUBLE, TOO!

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER

A LETTER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS: WHAT A CUSHING'S PATIENT WANTS TO SAY BUT CAN'T

TAPERING YOUR DOSE OF CORTISOL REPLACEMENT POST OP

PREPARING FOR CUSHING'S PITUITARY SURGERY

I HEART THE PITUITARY GLAND