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

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Insurance Inspection: It's Open Enrollment Time

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Today, I share with you some wise words from a post op Cushie and patient advocate, Susan G. She moderates the Facebook group, The Many Fac...

Friday, July 13, 2018

Guilt. Pain. Depression.

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I sit on my back porch staring at the flower across the yard. I hear the birds sing in the distance. I hear my service dog's nails h...

Monday, July 9, 2018

Cleaning while Cushie

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Cushing's causes depression. Not over the way we look but by the chemical hormones our pituitary puts or doesn't put out. Excess c...

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Cushing’s from Steroids

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Think back to all your doctors appointments: How many times were you offered steroids for treatment? Steroids are passed out like candy in m...

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Initial Cushing’s Work Up

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Many tests must be run to rule out the diagnosis of Cushing's, yet we hear from many who suspect Cushing's that their primary car...

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Elusive Remission: More Pituitary Treatments or BLA

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Today, someone on the message boards asked about removing both adrenal glands. This surgery is called bilateral adrenalectomy (BLA)...

Friday, May 11, 2018

Comprehensive List of Cushing's Symptoms collected by a Cushie

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I've spent the last 11 years of my life surviving Cushing's and its aftermath by immersing myself in the patient community online. ...

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