Cushing’s Blog Posts, December 24, 2010

 

A gluten-free Cushie? « Living with Cushings Disease
By Rachel
My thought on that is to not exacerbate anything that Cushing's is already throwing me. So if going gluten free curbs my migraines and helps my tummy, then so be it. Other symptoms haven't been helped by avoiding gluten – fatigue, ...
Living with Cushings Disease - http://cushieworld.wordpress.com/

UK guidelines for the management of pituitary apoplexy
By MaryO
... 9: Churchill Hospital, Oxford and Royal College of Physicians. From www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/cend/2011/00000074/00000001/art00002. This blog post is posted from Cushing's & Cancer at http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

Another year over « An adventure in Cushing's and stroke
By jennnigan
In 2008, when I was being diagnosed with Cushing's, I was also researching and writing my Honours thesis. I also moved in with my then-boyfriend, Sam, and was working part-time. It was an insane and hectic year, and it was also ...
An adventure in Cushing's and stroke - http://blog.slight-hiccup.com/

Happy Holidays!

 

No matter what your beliefs may be,
we wish the very best holiday season,
full of family, friends and better health.

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Life with Cushing's: Favorite Cushing's/Pituitary Videos
By Danielle
Danielle: I was officially diagnosed with Cushing's Disease on November 9, 2009, but have suffered with symptoms for almost 10 years. I have had two pituitary surgeries in December '09 and February '10, and recently had a bilateral ...
Life with Cushing's - http://lifewithcushings.blogspot.com/

Help Give Back to Cushing’s Help – At No Cost to You!

From iGive.com:

We're celebrating with a challenge for Cushings Help!

What are we celebrating?
    1) The end of a tough year;
    2) Our web search is new and improved (using Microsoft Bing) and;
    3) iGive members have helped donate over $5,000,000 to causes so far.

You are invited to participate in our celebration --  it's free and definitely easy.

Here's the challenge:

iGive.com is going to attempt to donate $5,000 in just 27 hours to Cushings Help and other causes.

For each person who joins iGive using the special link below and does just one qualified web search on our site between Thursday at 9.a.m. CST and 12:00 Noon CST Friday, we'll give Cushings Help a dollar. 5,000 new members, $5,000 donated.  No purchase necessary.

 

Of course, if they search more (or buy something) they'll earn even more money for Cushings Help.  Right now, we're donating $.02 per search and a bonus $5 for a new member's first purchase (plus the usual percentage).

Here's where you come in.  The only way Cushings Help will get new supporters and that free $1 (or more) is if they're invited.  Send your supporters, friends, family, and colleagues the following link in an e-mail, tweet it, chirp it, do a Facebook posting, put up posters, shout from mountain tops (you know the drill) and let the world know you think Cushings Help is pretty cool and deserves their support, especially since it's free!  You can even just forward this e-mail.

This is the link:

http://www.igive.com/welcome/warm_reg_promo.cfm?c=17825

We're really proud of our improved search capability, powered by Bing.  We want lots of people to try it out and see if they like it as much as we do.  If they keep on searching or shopping after checking us out, so much the better for Cushings Help and iGive.com.

The details:

• Offer active between 9 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010 and 11:59 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2010 (Chicago time).
  
• New members only (never have been an iGive member previously).  All the normal rules of membership, searching, and  purchasing apply, our site has the details. 
  
• Real people only, who sign themselves up. (It's not fair to hire a room full of elves who sign people up, the new member has to sign him or herself up.)
  
• Once we've given away $5,000, the offer ends.  That's $5,000 to all causes, not just yours, so it's a bit of a race.
  
• The special link is important.  No link, no $1.
  
• A web search is a search from the WEB tab on our site.  Qualified searches are explained on our site, but basically means NOT a search for a store or a site name.

Thanks so much for reading and helping out!

 

Cushie Bloggers ~ October 30, 2010

Day 230 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Day 230 in the life of a Cushing's patient. Bless my dad. He's been here supervising tree removal. 4 trees, that is. This is one in the front yard. See the hollow trunk? I could not handle the stress of this at all right now and work, ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

 

Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of ...
By Moxie Melissa
16, 2010 of Cushing's Disease. The autopsy revealed that she had cancer of the pituitary gland. She is only the 140th person in medical literature to have cancer of the pituitary gland. She was 59 years old. She had many of the symptoms ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.com/

 

My life as a girl with Cushings: October 29, 2010
By cushiegirl
cushiegirl: I just turned 27 and was dx with Cushings syndrome in March of 09. Little did I know it had been what was causing just about every problem up until that point. I was lucky though becauce although misdiagnosed a very long ...
My life as a girl with Cushings - http://youngcushie.blogspot.com/

How to Become a Cushie Blogger

 

First – write mostly about Cushing’s :)

Then add one of these images to your blog:

White Background:

 

Transparent images, same directions:

If your blog wants a URL instead of the image, that URL is http://www.cushings-help.com/blog/cushblogsmall.png

If your blog wants you to upload an image from your desktop, right-click on one of the above images above and choose "save-as". Remember where you saved it to!

In all cases, the URL for the site is http://www.cushings-help.com

If you put one of these on your blog, please post about it here or send me an email so I can add it to the list of Cushie Bloggers.

Happy Blogging!

Cushie Bloggers ~ October 17, 2010

Life with Cushing's: So. Tired.
By Danielle
I'll try to remember to take some pictures this week to compare the before Cushing's, before surgery, and now. I haven't lost that many pounds but I've definitely noticed my face shape and neck coming back. I can even feel my collarbone ...
Life with Cushing's - http://lifewithcushings.blogspot.com/

Another Day in the Life of a Train Wreck: Gallbladder is gone, so ...
By Gracie
I have been diagnosed with Cyclical Cushing's disease. The objective of my blog is to help others who come behind me. It's also an easy way for family and friends to check in on me, to see what is currently going on in my life. ...
Another Day in the Life of a Train Wreck - http://adayinthelifeofatrainwreck.blogspot.com/

Interview with Kristin Koo pituitary/BLA patient 10/20/2010 ...
By CushingsHelp
She is a patient of Dr. Ted Friedman. Kristin had chronic sinus infections since pituitary surgery (even one major one during BLA and recovery!) expand. Category: Health. Tags: Cushings · Rss · pituitary · Rss ...
CushingsHelp (Cushie Chats: Podcasts... - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp

2010 Camp Cushie Tip List (Seattle, Washington)

LisaFriday has shared this on the message boards and has given permission to share with others who are interested in being tested at Dr William Ludlam’s extensive “Camp Cushie”. 

General information on Seattle Pituitary Center at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute can be found here.

Lisa writes:

I just attended Dr. Ludlam's Camp Cushie July 12-16th, 2010...
I plan to use this thread to educate/inspire/encourage/advise anyone planning on going to Camp Cushie...
I will update this thread every time I think of something else that I think would be helpful if you are headed there...

YOU are going to LOVE:
Dr. Ludlam- bill.ludlam@swedish.org
Jill Evans, Dr. Ludlam's Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)- jill.evans@swedish.org
Priscilla and Yolanda (his other PCC's)
Jennifer Mercado (one of his two...never met/saw the other) Nurse Practitioners
Joy and Sigrid and Rebecca and Deb and Bill and Nancy and Maureen: Ambulatory Infusion Nurses
PICC line (You get this first thing Monday am. Will not get 'needle stuck' from that moment on...OMG...best gift ever!!!)
Cafeteria food...is yummy and has a huge variety of food that is quite affordable...if you eat a lot, you might spend $20/day...
The INN at Cherry Hill (5th floor of hospital) $75/night for 2 single beds, $80/night for 3 single beds...not fancy, but, clean, comfy and convenient...a MUST! Call Paul at: 206-320-2164 FAX: 206-320-3526
The ICE MACHINE in the communal kitchen at the INN...it is 'tiny ice pellets' and makes my water taste so yummy!

What to bring:
Short sleeve shirts because of PICC Line
Even in July, it is cool outside in the mornings, so, bring LAYERS...
Very comfy clothes (draw string pants/with no metal/sports bra/with no metal...so you do not have to change clothes for MRI/CT)
EXTRA Alarm Clocks, phones, etc...YOU will have blood drawn every 4 hrs for a couple of days...you CANNOT be late or miss a draw!
Stationary for Thank you notes...you will want to write to these incredibly helpful, understanding, encouraging people here...I promise!
A 'shower caddy' to hold your shampoo/razor, etc. because the shower is tiny and has no where to put anything except on the floor of the shower, so, it is difficult to bend down to get what you need...
Robe and Slippers to go down to 1st floor in the night to give your 4 hr. blood draws
Sharpie Marker to label your food/drinks/groceries in the communal kitchen's refrigerator...
Zip loc bags (all sizes) to put leftovers/food/snacks in the communal refrigerator at the INN
Tide Pen for little stains you get along the way...there is a nice washer and dryer with powdered washing soap...NO dryer sheets or softener or bleach provided...
Snacks for your room...popcorn was great for me... there is a microwave in the communal kitchen too.
Lap Top, WiFi is available and is working great in my room right now as I type this info to you!
Money for Starbucks...it is located in the lobby on the first floor!
A tote bag (see below)
YOUR personal pillow CASES...they can cover these not so great pillows and make you feel a little more at home...

BRING A TOTE BAG to carry:
YOUR UFC Urine Bottle...
YOUR "HAT" to catch your urine...HA/HA (only need this big bag for Mon/Tues/Wed)
YOUR Cell Phone (Jill and Yolanda will be calling often...answer the phone...things change or are added often)
A pad of paper and a pen to write down these changes and times/directions/phone numbers, etc...
YOUR normal 'purse' stuff for the day...

HERE ARE "TIPS" that I think you might need or want to know:
(Listed in Cushie Brain Order...just as I think of them, by no means are they listed by importance...ha/ha/ha!)
A taxi from the airport (SEA TAC) to the Swedish Hospital Cherry Hill Campus takes about 15 minutes (about $30 tops)
Give them this address to plug into the GPS: 550 17th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
*If you arrive after 9:30pm-6:30am you must enter through the ER...the ER receptionist will give you your key and directions to the 5th floor... let them know in advance that you will be arriving after hours so that they will be expecting you.
When you check in to the INN, ask for one of the two box fans that a fellow Cushie, HOLLY, donated to the INN for us Cushie's to enjoy.
Bus No.3 or 4 (right outside the hospital) on Jefferson St. will take you downtown to the: PIKE Market, Nordstrom, Macy's, McDonald's, Louis Vuitton, PF Changs, etc.
It costs $2...you need exact change. Ask for a 'transfer' ticket and it will get you back to the hospital...it's roundtrip!
The MRI has headphones for music and they give you earplugs...very relaxing!
Ask for copies of your MRI/CT and the notes that go with them and all of your lab results...fill out a form on Friday and take it to Medical records on 1st floor, they will mail them to your home...this is great to have for your personal file.
I actually made friends with the MRI/CT receptionist and she got me copies that I picked up from her the day after the tests...Her name is Sherri...love her!
DO NOT DRINK anything 30 mins prior to any of your 4 hour blood draws...it will mess up your results...they do not tell you this...IMPT!
Order the PICC line protector on-line, it is $40...I loved it and will try and find the website and put it on this thread later...sorry.
I was so busy during this week with testing that I really did not have time to read or watch DVD's...
The TV in the INN has about 15 channels: The History/Discovery Channels, A&E, CNN and a local channel- KOMO news, etc.
In the past, some Cushie Camp Patients recommended bringing a soft-sided cooler to keep your urine jugs cold...I brought one with me but, I did not need it because, now, they put a tablet in your jug that mixes with your urine. This additive no longer requires it to be kept cold...YAY...so much easier on us!
Any prescriptions you may need filled (Dexamethasone for the DEX/CRH test) can be filled at the Pharmacy located on the first floor across from the Gift Shop...The Hours are: 9am to 5:30pm M-F.

If you get scheduled for an Octreotide Scan:
(Only given this test if an ectopic source is suspected...only a few people will have this additional test)
Sue, Raphael and Chuck are wonderful!
You will be injected with Radioactive Isotopes the day before the scans. These isotopes will bind to the bad cells and will show up (light up) on the scan.
I had my head/lungs/abdomen scanned...all clear! YAY!

For this scan:
They will ask you to purchase laxatives. I got them at the Pharmacy on the first floor across from the Gift Shop. I also bought and used Magnesium Citrate to clean out my bowels the nights (2) before the scans... a clean bowel will make the reading more accurate.
OK, well, this is a good beginning to my TIPS LIST for Camp Cushie...

I will continue to update THIS THREAD as my mind remembers things that I think could be useful for you to have:
THE BEST Camp Cushie Experience possible...
While you are there, may you have the "HIGHS" of your Cushie Life!

Lisa who flew to Seattle all the way from Alabama!

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ July 23, 2010

10 Years of Cushing's Help. Who Would Have Guessed? - Cushings Help
This website (http://www.cushings-help.com) first went "live" July 21, 2000 and the message boards September 30, 2000. Hopefully, with this site, I've made some helpful differences in someone else's life. ...
Cushings Help - http://cushings.posterous.com/

What Causes Hypertension in Cushing's Syndrome? | High Blood ...
By admin
Hypertension may or may not occur with Cushing's syndrome. I for one had it for years, never had it, but had friends that could not control it. So that symptom, like any other, can happen, but does not have to happen. ...
High Blood Pressure & Hypertension - http://high-bloodpressure.tk/

Day 202 in the life of a (former) Cushing's patient - 365 days ...
Day 202 in the life of a (former) Cushing's patient. I will NEVER be through with these orange jugs. UFC's and 17-hydroxycorticosteriods will haunt me until the end of my days. Now it's to see if my levels for replacement hormones need ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

survive the journey: The Retrospective: Part III (a guest post)
By survivethejourney@gmail.com (RobinS)
In fact, several years ago, when a family member was on more than 100 mg of prednisone a day (20 times the biological baseline) she did not have the severity of symptoms that Cushing's specialists seem to want to see. ...
survive the journey - http://survivethejourney.blogspot.com/

10 Years of Cushing’s Help. Who Would Have Guessed?

 

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 wondered if I could start one myself.  We decided that I could.

This website (http://www.cushings-help.com) first went "live" July 21, 2000 and the message boards September 30, 2000. Hopefully, with this site, I’ve made  some helpful differences in someone else's life.

Who could have known how this site – now sites – could have grown and grown.

It started as a one-page bit of information about Cushing’s  In people, not dogs, horses, ferrets…

Then, it started growing and growing, taking on a life of its own.  To truly emulate Alice, I added message boards in September.  They were really low-quality, a type put together by an old HTML editor but we had members and actually had discussions.

Not too long after, a real board was opened up and things really started happening.  Then we outgrew that board and ended up in our current home.

The message boards are still very active and we have weekly online text chats, live interviews, local meetings, email newsletters, a clothing exchange, a Cushing's Awareness Day Forum, podcasts, phone support and much more.

Whenever one of the members of the boards gets into NIH, I try to go to visit them there. Other board members participate in the "Cushie Helper" program where they support others with one-on-one support, doctor/hospital visits, transportation issues and more.

Things have changed over the years, though.  The original Cushings-Help site is still updated with new bios, new Helpful Doctor listings, meetings and more but all new articles have moved to a new site - http://www.cushie.info/ – which is much easier to maintain than the older strictly-HTML site.

Also new are a CushieWiki, a site for the Cushing’s Help Organization, several blogs (of which this is one), three Facebook entities (Cushing's Help Cause; Cushing's Help and Support Group; and the Cushings Help Organization, Inc.); a Twitter stream and much more.

New recently:

NEW! Daily News Summary at Cushing's Daily News

NEW! cushie.info is now optimized for viewing on PDAs and mobile phones

NEW!  Medical Centers. These are centers which specialize in Cushing's, pituitary or adrenal patients.  If you, as a patient, have one that you'd like to have added, please send any info you may have to Mary O'Connor (MaryO).  Thank you!

Occasional Newsletters are Back: Members of cushie.info will automatically receive these occasional newsletters. Of course, you may opt-out at any time. Thank you for your interest.  Non-members may subscribe through the Newsletter Subscription module on the left side of this page.

Cushie Toolbar: Be the first to know! The Cushie Toolbar features a Google search box, the 911 Adrenal Crisis! page, the Cushie Reads book recommendations page, Cushie Calendar, all the bios, arranged by diagnosis type or date, add (or update) your bio, our locations around the world, the message boards and chatroom, Helpful Doctors list, add (or update) your Helpful Doctor, support page, scrolling message area for Cushing’s news, Cushing’s blogs, NIH Clinical trials for Cushing’s, pituitary and adrenal, the Cushings Help Organization cause on Facebook, Staticnrg and Cushings on Twitter, new CushieWiki and listen to the Cushing’s podcasts right from this toolbar.

CushieWiki: Please feel free to contribute! The CushieWiki is an ever-changing, ever-growing body of Cushing's knowledge provided by *YOU* and other patients.

Members of the cushie.info site have additional features:

• Your Profile
• Contact Us
• Member List
• How To Add Friends
• Local Liaisons
• Pen Pals
• Add an Article!
• Access the Archives.  News items and abstracts are archived after one month
• Calendar: Add Events
• Calendar: Add a Meeting Venue
• Photos and Images
• Upload Images
• Submit a Link
• Track Health & Fitness Achieve your goals, print charts for your doctors. Add anything else that you would like to track. These are private graphs, available only to you.
• A special menu along the bottom of each page where you can take notes, make changes to your profile, subscribe to RSS feeds and much more.
• Add your Twitter user name and the last 10 "tweets" will show up in your profile for other members to see
• Members can submit links (URLs), send each other PMs, email each other directly, add avatars, add Helpful Doctors and rate current ones or add reviews.  They can also add articles, events and meeting venues. Some articles are available to members only.

We’ve grown out of control from that simple one-page info sheet to way more than I could have ever imagined in that phone conversation with my friend.  I would never have thought that I could do any of this, provide these services and touch the lives of so many others.

I also never thought that I would spend hours a day updating, adding, improving, helping, emailing, phoning, paperwork, writing…

But it’s all worth it if the lives of other Cushies are made better.

Here’s to another 10 years…

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ July 13, 2010

NCLEX Question for Cushing's syndrome | Nursingbuzz
By Dennis_01
Cushing's syndrome NCLEX Question,NCLEX Question,Sample NCLEX Question,Free NCLEX Question,Online NCLEX Question.
Nursingbuzz - http://nursingbuzz.com/

D-Day, Zero Hour - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance
By The Weary Zebra
I do not know a life without Cushing's so its a bit intimidating. But I know it is for the best. Im so hungry, and I have sinus drainage so my stomach is not good this morning. I didn't sleep well, tossing and turning, but I did sleep. ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

Living with Cushing's Disease: In a Hospital AGAIN
By StacyLeigh
0 comments: Post a Comment. Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) · Living with Cushing's Disease. This is my description of wha I felt while going through all the treatments and living my life with this awful disease ...
Living with Cushing's Disease - http://stacyjourney.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ July 1, 2010

Cushing's & Cancer: Cushing's Syndrome and Receiving Social ...
By MaryO
Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare disorder. It usually happens to adults between the ages of 20 and 50. An estimated 10 to 15 out of every million people in the United States are affected by it each year. ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

Day 182 in the life of a (former) Cushing's patient - 365 days ...
I am offended by the above slide and accompanying audio from a presentation by a supposed Cushing's expert. I have good reason to add the "supposed". To read more about the origins of this slide and how/when it was presented (including ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

NCLEX Question Cushing's Syndrome | July 2010 Nursing Board Exam ...
By Postagent
Sample Test Question For Cushing's Syndrome,Sample NCLEX Question,NCLEX Question with rationale,Free NCLEX QUestion.
July 2010 Nursing Board Exam... - http://nursingbuzz.com/

survive the journey: I am offended.
By survivethejourney@gmail.com (RobinS)
In February, the Cushing's Support and Research Foundation (CSRF) hosted a Cushing's Patient Education Day. I was not able to go either physically or financially at the time. This was sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from ...
survive the journey - http://survivethejourney.blogspot.com/

What Causes Hypertension in Cushing's Syndrome? | All About ...
Having trouble understanding exactly what causes raised blood pressure in Cushing's syndrome. The closest I've gotten thus far is that hypertension in.
www.all-about-hypertension.com/.../what-causes-hypertension...

Cushing's Syndrome/ Buffalo Hump.
Has anyone had any experience here with Cushing's Syndrome?. Somebody mentioned to me on Curezone and since then it's been on the back of my mind.
immortalhair.forumandco.com/.../cushing-s-syndrome-buffalo...

Corcept Therapeutics Nears Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 ...
"We are near our target of dosing 50 patients in our Phase 3 study of CORLUX for the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome. We remain on track to announce top ...
online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20100625-901917.html

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ June 28, 2010

Courage - The weary Zebra: Zebra Snippets
Her daughter was told she has a pituitary tumor, has nearly ALL the Cushing's symptoms, and has an endocrinologist that is messing with her. So I told her about Dr. Ludlum and his Cushie Camp and that her daughter needs to get there ...
The weary Zebra: Zebra Snippets - http://thewearyzebra.posterous.com/

Mifepristone for Cushing's syndrome
Current R&D of Pharmaceutical provide the information for R&D topics of drugs and diseases in pharmaceutical business.
Current R&D of Pharmaceutical - http://www.cradop.com/component/content/frontpage.html

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ June 27, 2010

Day 177 in the life of a (former) Cushing's patient - 365 days ...
Day 177 in the life of a (former) Cushing's patient. I'm at my folk's house being pampered. My parents are so sweet. My mother set up my bedroom with a tray table, snacks, bottled water, books and magazines to read, and much more. ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

Afraid - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance
By The Weary Zebra
Im afraid no one will visit me, as is common with Cushing's. Im afraid my pituitary will never turn back on. Im afraid my adrenals wont ever work right again. Im afraid I wont know what to do with myself when I AM better. ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

Afraid - The weary Zebra: Zebra Snippets
This is just a day to day blog of small things that are effected by horrible disease Cushing's and the fact that we have limited access to care due to not having insurance. My wife and I both suffer from symptoms of Cushing's and we are ...
The weary Zebra: Zebra Snippets - http://thewearyzebra.posterous.com/

Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of ...
By Moxie Melissa
I just found this page of VERY IMPORTANT information about adrenal crisis that Cushing's patients often face, either after pituitary surgery or after their adrenal glands are removed in a procedure called bilateral adrenalectomy, ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.com/

Cushing's Syndrome: The Official Patient's Sourcebook: A Revised ...
Save on Cushing's Syndrome: The Official Patient's Sourcebook: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age (Books) with prices starting at $26.05.
books.become.com/cushings-syndrome-the-official-patients-so...

atypical Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic aCth secretion of an ...
we present an atypical case of Cushing's syndrome caused ... Cushing's syndrome, ectopic ACTH secretion, oesophagus carcinoma. Case report ...
www.njmonline.nl/njm/getpdf.php?t=a&id=10000598

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ June 26, 2010

My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease: My Fascinating Life ...
By Deborah Beckley
I've been a little down- Due to the cushing steroid withdrawal- I know It's not my fault but I guess I've let it get to me- I've been feeling better lately-exercise helps! I've been trying to work out 3 times a week! ...
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's... - http://deborahbeckley.blogspot.com/

 

Cushing's & Cancer: Corcept Therapeutics Nears Completion of ...
By MaryO
Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol due to either cortisol or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production by tumors. Cushing's Syndrome is an ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

 

Cushing's brochure.pub
Cushing's syndrome consists of an adrenal growth, either benign or malignant, producing cortisol. ... For Cushing's disease, due to a pituitary tumor, the ...
www.magicfoundation.org/downloads/Cushingsbrochure.pdf

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ June 26, 2010

By judycolby
Life with two kids and a husband who all had/have Cushing's. Jess, Judy, Justin. "you did what you knew to do at the time. when you knew better, you did better." Maya Angelou. Justin & Jess about 6 months post BLA ...
Cushing's Family - http://judcol.blogspot.com/

 

Corcept Therapeutics Nears Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 Cushing's ...
MarketWatch (press release)
"We are near our target of dosing 50 patients in our Phase 3 study of CORLUX for the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome. We remain on track to announce top ...

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ June 24, 2010

I was diagnosed Cushing's disease last year due to a pituitary ...
By admin
I'm scared, the surgery is going to be performed in Mexico using the transphenoidal method, my adenoma is 6 x 5 mm, located on the left side of the gland, the.
No SubHealth - http://www.nosubhealth.com/

Cushing's Family
By judycolby
My family is now Cushing's free. Seems weird to be at the end. Pretty anti climactic. Bill had surgery with the same surgeon that J&J used last year. When he came out of the OR to talk to me, he said "you are now the only one in yor ...
Cushing's Family - http://judcol.blogspot.com/

Cushing's & Cancer: CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) and ...
By MaryO
Cushing's & Cancer. The life and times of a pituitary Cushing's survivor (1987) AND a kidney cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) survivor (2006). I must be a Super-Woman...NOT! Hiya! About Me. Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

A Day in the Life of a Cushie: Times are Tough
By Kristin
Surgery is often not a cure-all to Cushing's Syndrome. I read on the internet that it can take up to 10 years for Cushing's Syndrome to go into remission! Most doctors will not tell you that. You have to be your own doctor and do your ...
A Day in the Life of a Cushie - http://agalwithcushings.blogspot.com/

*OT* - Cushing's Disease...anyone here suffer from this? in ...
I was googling symptoms I currently have and came up with Cushing's disease...I seem to have all the symptoms and was interested to know if...
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Selective Venous Sampling for ACTH in Cushing's Syndrome — Ann ...
We performed selective venous catheterization and sampling for ACTH in six patients with ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas (Cushing's disease) and four ...
www.annals.org/content/94/5/647.refs?related...

Cushing's Disease & the Liver | eHow.co.uk
Cushing's Disease & the Liver. Cushing's disease, or Cushing's syndrome, is a hormonal disorder caused by overwhelming amounts of the hormone cortisol in ...
www.ehow.co.uk/about_6617903_cushing_s-disease-liver.html

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ June 21, 2010

Cushing's Syndrome – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment ...
By admin
Cushing's syndrome is a rare disease of the endocrine system caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. Sometimes called hypercortisolism. It is.
No SubHealth - http://www.nosubhealth.com/

 

survive the journey: Phil's journey with Cushing's Disease (a ...
By Robin
It may seem that the physical aspects of Cushing's disease are terrible, and they are. But worse for me was the change in emotion. I have always been a happy, outgoing and friendly person who enjoys meeting new people. ...
survive the journey - http://survivethejourney.blogspot.com/

 

Hallucinations - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance
By The Weary Zebra
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance. My journey to being diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome and getting treated... with and without insurance. Hallucinations. Posted by The Weary Zebra at 10:46 AM ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

 

Cushing's & Cancer: Peri-operative management of Cushing's disease
By MaryO
Keywords Cushing's disease - Cushing's syndrome - Hypercortisolism - ACTH - Cortisol - Adrenal insufficiency - Peri-operative management - Glucocorticoids - Pituitary adenoma - Transsphenoidal surgery - Pituitary adenomectomy ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 30, 2010

Cushing's Disease-Pituitary Brain Tumor | cancer-skin.com | Brain ...
By admin
Sharmyn McGraw searched for answers for seven years for whatever it was that was killing her; finally she diagnosed herself via the Internet with Cushing's disease, caused by a pituitary brain tumor . ..
Brain Tumor - http://braintumor.web44.net/

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P\S\L - News: Active Cushing's Disease Is Associated With Subtle ...
Active Cushing's Disease Is Associated With Subtle Cognitive Impairment: Presented at ... disease and cognitive impairments long after Cushing's was cured. ...
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Cushing's syndrome in Accutane - eHealthMe.com
Real world drug outcomes: 15 people have Cushing's syndrome when using Accutane.
www.ehealthme.com/ds/accutane/cushing's+syndrome

Day 107 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
I have had exogenous Cushing's which seems to have resulted in life long hormonal issues. I will be linking to you. It is SO nice to find others ...
cushings365.posterous.com/day-107-in-the-life-of-a-cushings-...

Intermittan Cyclic Cushing's Disease - Rare Diseases - MedHelp
I have been searching and searching to find out what is wrong with me, and I have EVERY symptom of Intermittant Cushing's, I have even been tested for ...
www.medhelp.org/posts/Rare-Diseases/...Cyclic.../1226935

It's a Cushie Life: my journey to Cushing's Syndrome recovery
Here you can expect to find more information about Cushing's Syndrome than you ever imagined or wanted to know. I am a teacher by nature and by trade. ...
cushielife.multiply.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 27, 2010

Cushie Camp Day 5 - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance
By The Weary Zebra
I do have one more video from that week to post in relation to Cushing's, but I will have to do that tonight/tomorrow. For now, here is Day 5. Sorry the black at the end is so long. It is only about 5 min. Every video from this series ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: Surgery is tomorrow!
By Lisa
Living Life: My Cushing's Story. This is my story of my fight with Cushing's disease. Powered By Blogger. Monday, April 26, 2010. Surgery is tomorrow! I can hardly believe it. I am at peace and not nervous about the surgery. ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

EOS, our ENEMY: Pathophysiology of Adrenal Disorders – Cushing's ...
By Terri
Both normal: Cushing's unlikely; Discordant/equivocal results – repeat or confirm with 1mg overnight low-dose dexamethasone suppression test/ UFC; Both abnormal: Cushing's likely – confirm with 1mg overnight low-dose dexamethasone ...
EOS, our ENEMY - http://imueos.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 24, 2010

Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of ...
By Moxie Melissa
After testing for Cushing's for over 3 years, I learned a lot from the information posted on that page. The best part is that everything is in one place, with lovely links to medical literature and diagrams that spell it all out so ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.com/

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: Watched the surgery...
By Lisa
Just watched on YouTube how they do the surgery I am having next week. It is called transphenoidal surgery. Wow..amazing that they can do all that just by going up your nose. And to think not too long ago, they'd have to crack your ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

How is Cushing's syndrome diagnosed? | Ask Dr. Oz
No single lab test is perfect, and usually, several are needed. Learn more from our contributors.
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Cushings Disease - Kosmix : Reference, Videos, Images, News ...
What is Cushing's syndrome Cushing's syndrome is the name for what happens when your body makes too much cortisol. Cortisol is also sometimes called a.
www.kosmix.com/topic/cushings_disease

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 21, 2010

Camp Cushie: Day One - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o ...
By The Weary Zebra
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance. My journey to being diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome and getting treated... with out insurance. Camp Cushie: Day One. Posted by The Weary Zebra at 2:53 AM ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: This disease cracks me up some ...
By Lisa
I can feel myself plunging as I type this..getting tired & achey...oh, the joy of Cushing's. On another note, I get really tired of explaining what is wrong with me to people. It is such a hard disease to describe and most people just ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

Cushing's Awareness Day at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
This is the latest in the Cushing's Help family of websites. Be sure to check them all out! It all started with www.cushings-help.com in July of 2000. ...
www.cushie.info/index.php?option=com...

About Cushing's Disease | LIVESTRONG.COM
About Cushing's Disease. Cushings disease, a rarely occurring endocrine disorder characterized by an over secretion of hormones from a pituitary tumor, ...
www.livestrong.com/article/107179-cushings-disease/

Could I have Cushing's Syndrome? - Undiagnosed Symptoms - MedHelp
Feel free to read some of my previous posts. The endo is now checking me for Cushing's Syndrome. I had never heard of it but after he suggested it I have ...
www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed.../Could-I.../1215974

Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ April 20, 2010

Pissed Off Patient: Cushings Round Two: Saved by the Krebs Cycle
By Pissed Off Patient
The second time I had Cushings was slightly better than the first in that it was diagnosed. I must add, that the diagnosis came after much pushing on my part. I had finally done some reading and knew that something bad had happened to ...
Pissed Off Patient - http://pissedoffpatient.blogspot.com/


Day 102 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Those who have Cushing's know the effects of high cortisol. I teasingly say I might have been a genius if I hadn't had Cushing's. ...
cushings365.posterous.com/day-102-in-the-life-of-a-cushings-...


Got PCOS? Make sure you don't have Cushings ...
Cushings is CURABLE. Pcos is not. If you have not been screened for Cushings, ... I've actually had (temporary) Cushings twice due to prednisone for asthma. ...
www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p...

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 15, 2010

Upcoming Interview Tonight, April 15, 2010: Melissa A, Sister of a ...
Mary O'Connor // Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) patient, founder, owner and webmaster of Cushing's Help and Support, web designer, piano teacher and mom. I am a Cushing's patient who has dealt with Cushing's symptoms ...
Cushings Help - http://cushings.posterous.com/

NGC Special on Obesity-Cushing's Segment | Best Weight Loss ...
By admin
Obesity is not always due to overeating and underexercising. The body's own endocrine system can turn on the body, causing multipe problems, one of which is.
Best Weight Loss Surgery Blog - http://bestweightlosssurgeryblog.com/

My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease: She's proud of him ...
By Deborah Beckley
Yesterday Dan and I went to the Cleveland Clinic for a check-up- everything is going good- I'm on Cortef (a steriod drug) to help me come down off of the cushing's high safely and comfortably. I can totally tell the difference between ...
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's... - http://deborahbeckley.blogspot.com/

Few questions about cushings? - Yahoo! Answers
Apr 15, 2010 ... I'm 21, and about 220lbs. A few years ago I had some blood work done and the ... Weight is a problem for many people, especially those trying to lose it. ...
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Hospital Statistics for Cushing's disease - WrongDiagnosis.com
Hospital statistics for Cushing's disease including various hospitalization stats.
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cushings_disease/hospital.htm

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 13, 2010

Zebra Snippet 10: Sleep - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o ...
By The Weary Zebra
That mocks most Cushing's sufferers. For the first time in so many months I can not count, I got 8 straight hours of sleep. Heck, This is the first time in so many months that I got more than 2 straight hours. ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

 

Medical Conditions That Cause Weight Gain and Obesity
Weight gain can be caused by diseases and disorders that make it difficult to lose excess pounds. These include Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism and PCOS.
Suite101: Chronic Illness Articles - http://chronicillness.suite101.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ April 9, 2010

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: Yesterday was exhausting...
By Lisa
I know, wierdo...anyways, I just couldn't do it yesterday. I HAD to lay down...I HAD to sleep. It was ridiculous. Today was much better although I was still tired from being so tired. Man, Cushing's sucks. Posted by Lisa at 7:54 PM ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

 

Blubrry - The Nursing Show - Cushing's Syndrome Nursing Review and ...
Tip of The Week- Cushing's Syndrome. Cushing's Syndrome by National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service · Medline Plus Article on Cushing's ...
www.blubrry.com/nursing.../cushings-syndrome-nursing-review-and-episode-126/

 

Cushing's Awareness Day at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville ...
Cushing's Help does not dispense medical advice or endorse any specific doctors or medical institutions. We do not endorse the views and opinions expressed ...
cushings.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=46332&view=getnewpost

 

Lou Conrad » World Cushing's Awareness Day
By Lou
I greatly appreciate him taking time to attend our Cushing's Awareness event and for issuing and presenting me with the proclamation. He has helped to stoke the fire for my endeavor of speading the word about Cushing's. ...
Lou Conrad - http://louconrad.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ Cushing’s Awareness Day, April 8, 2010

Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing (1869-1939) - Cushings Help
Dr. Cushing was born in Cleveland Ohio. The fourth generation in his family to become a physician, he showed great promise at Harvard Medical School and in his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital (1896 to 1900), where he learned ...
Cushings Help - http://cushings.posterous.com/

 

O'Connor O'Riginals: It's Cushing's Awareness Day!
By MaryO
is proud to announce the designation of April 8, 2006 as “National Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day.” Inhofe's resolution (S. Res. 423) creating the designation passed the Senate by unanimous consent. Inhofe introduced this resolution ...
O'Connor O'Riginals - http://oconnororiginals.blogspot.com/

 

Cushing's & Cancer: It's Another Cushing Awareness Day in Honor of ...
By MaryO
Cushing's Syndrome is an endocrine or hormonal disorder. It is caused by over-exposure of the body's tissue to high levels of hormone cortisol. An estimated 10 to 15 people per million suffer from this debilitating disease. ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alert ~ April 4, 2010

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: Frustrated
By Lisa
Today has been frustrating. I was in such a brain fog this afternoon and it really got to me. It isn't a new feeling or anything, I've experienced it for a long time. It's really bad some days and I don't know why, but today it really, ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 23, 2010

My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease: Robots, Denny's, and ...
By Deborah Beckley
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease. Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Robots, Denny's, and Country Elvis. Yesterday, Dan and I had a nice date to the Cleveland Clinic! I had to see the ear, nose, and throat Dr. before surgery as well as ...
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's... - http://deborahbeckley.blogspot.com/

 

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: Nightmares
By Lisa
Last night, I had nightmares about my next doctor's appt. This next appointment is so important because they will tell me if they located my tumor that is causing all my havoc. The first one, I dreamed that they couldn't find it..the ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 22, 2010

Day 80 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Day 80 in the life of a Cushing's patient. I've been watching the action on the Health Care Reform Bill most of the day in between doing other things. I'm not convinced it is going to help me as a patient at all: Fact Sheet ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

Cushings and Hair Loss - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o ...
By The Weary Zebra
Just thought I would share what Cushing's can do to your hair. No, not make it blue, but the blue dye shows how blotchy the hair loss is. It isnt typical male pattern baldness. That, and the fact that this is age 25, and it started when ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: Crazy day!!
By Lisa
So, I woke up not feeling well..imagine that. Then, my hand started the 'tingling' sensation where it literally feels like you are on fire on the inside. By the afternoon, I felt 'drunk'....took a nap and woke up irritable as all get ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 20, 2010

Day 77 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Day 77 in the life of a Cushing's patient. I spent some time outside today cleaning out my flower beds so they can be mulched next week. This sedum is coming up and the daffodils are about to bloom. I love spring. No matter how I feel, ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

 

Living Life: My Cushing's Story: One night of GOOD sleep...my wish.
By Lisa
It has been so long since I've slept through an entire night. I would love, love, love just 1 night of sleep...pure sleep. I get up to pee about 3 times usually and if that is the only reason I wake up, that is considered a 'good' night ...
Living Life: My Cushing's Story - http://lisaandcushings.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 19, 2010

O'Connor O'Riginals: Jayne, a Cushing's patient who had pituitary ...
By MaryO
Many have contacted their doctors and turned out to have Cushing's Syndrome. She was also instrumental in setting up the first Cushing's Awareness Day and continues to provide Cushing's Awareness tables at local health fairs. ...
O'Connor O'Riginals - http://oconnororiginals.blogspot.com/

My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease: Here's the hair!
By Deborah Beckley
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease. Friday, March 19, 2010. Here's the hair! Here's the new color- slightly lighter more golden/ reddish! I really like it! It covered the two gray hairs! Yay! Well- exactly one week till Surgery! ...
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's... - http://deborahbeckley.blogspot.com/

Cushing's & Cancer: Modulatory Effect of Raloxifene and Estrogen ...
By MaryO
Cushing's & Cancer. The life and times of a pituitary Cushing's survivor (1987) AND a kidney cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) survivor (2006). I must be a Super-Woman...NOT! Hiya! About Me. Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 18, 201

Day 76 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Day 76 in the life of a Cushing's patient. Early this morning.... It was a normal, nothing-to-write-home-about spring day in the neighborhood. I love these days. The mountains were anything but nothing-to-write-home-about. ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

 

Heuristics: Adrenal Masses
By Chief Medical Resident - Sunnybrook
More than 50% of adrenocorticocarcinomas are functional, and most of these patients will present with Cushing's or virilization (or a combination of both). Patients with non-functioning carcinomas present with abdominal or flank pain. ...
Heuristics - http://sunnybrookmedicine.blogspot.com/

 

My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease: Livin' on a Caffiene ...
By Deborah Beckley
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's Disease. Thursday, March 18, 2010. Livin' on a Caffiene high...or maybe a Sugar high.. Yummy! Don't those cupcakes look sooo delish!!!! Livin' on a Caffeine high.... or maybe a Sugar high. ...
My Fascinating Life with Cushing's... - http://deborahbeckley.blogspot.com/

 

MaryO (cushings) « Where You Live Matters to Your Health ...
By cushings (MaryO)
Twitter Comment by cushings (MaryO). 2010-03-18T07:44:49. RT @HighlightHEALTH: Where You Live Matters to Your Health [Highlight HEALTH] [link to post] #county #health #rankings. - Posted using Chat Catcher ...
Chat Catcher - http://chatcatcher.com/item.aspx

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 10, 2010

The Porcelain God - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance
By The Weary Zebra
I couldn't concentrate on work so I left and spent the entire day in bed, trying to either sleep or find out if this was a bug, or a sign I have cyclical cushing's. I read later that evening if I put 1/4 teaspoon of 1% hydrocortisone ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.com/

 

Cushing's Family
By judycolby
When I called for an appointment I explained their situation (Cushing's, BLA, etc) just to get an idea if he would even want to take them on. When I got a call back the next day the gal told me that he thought it sounded interesting and ...
Cushing's Family - http://judcol.blogspot.com/

 

Day 67 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Day 67 in the life of a Cushing's patient. Just when I think I've hit rock bottom, God reminds me of all the angels in my life. I have these three sitting on my mantle, and just like the dust they are sitting in (oops), the angels in my ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 6, 2010

Day 64 in the life of a Cushing's patient - 365 days with ...
Day 64 in the life of a Cushing's patient. I had blood work done yesterday during my doctor's visit. They have an in-house lab there, and they know me. The best phlebotomist in the world works there, and he knows my veins (or lack of). ...
365 days with Cushing's Disease - http://cushings365.posterous.com/

 

has anyone heard, has, or know of anyone with cushings syndrome ...
By admin
I have it, i wanted to know if anyne else did? symptoms: IN A CHILD: Extreme weight gain Growth retardation Missed periods - in teenage girls Excess.
BetterFatLoss.com - http://www.betterfatloss.com/will-water-help-me-lose-weight/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 5, 2010

Living with ESRD
Food Safety News
Corticosteroids can produce the undesirable Cushing's syndrome (fatty deposits around the facial cheeks, as well as on the abdomen and back), weight gain, ...
See all stories on this topic

 

Cushing's Disease: Surgery Through the Nose | Ivanhoe's Medical ...
ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, 10 to 15 million Americans are diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. It occurs when the body is exposed to high ...

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ March 3, 2010

Living the Dream: Lotti's Big Test
By Sarah G
The blood workup ruled out diabetes and also kidney disease but there were signs of a disease called Cushings, which in the simplest form means her body is producing too much adrenal hormone. There is additional blood work that goes ...
Living the Dream - http://still-living-the-dream.blogspot.com/

 

Health & Wellness: Discovering the 'secret' to losing weight ...
I would suggest anyone that is having a hard time losing weight after diet and exercise to do a little research on Cushing's Syndrome.It is supposedly rare but I just wonder if it is just undiagnosed as my sister's was for years… ...
WomansIndex.net - http://www.womansindex.net/

 

Somnambulist Zine: Victimhood
By martha grover
This last weekend I went to a conference for Cushing's patients at the Marriott in San Bruno. At one point, I asked a question of one of the doctors present. It had to do with how they gather their data on depression where Cushing's ...
Somnambulist Zine - http://somnambulistzine.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ February 26, 2010

NGC Special on Obesity-Cushing's Segment
By admin
I have cushing's and had every symptom including a 110 lbs weight gain. I have been to 25 drs only to be given more and more restrictions on my diet until I was hospitalized for malnutrition and dehydration! ...
Health Zones - http://www.healthzones.info/

 

What Causes My Red Face?
By Mister KnowItAll
Cushing's syndrome is a hormone disorder that is caused by the exposure of the body to too much cortisol (a stress hormone). Cushing's syndrome is relatively rare, and in addition to redness of the face, includes the following symptoms: ...
Skincare Counsel - http://skincare.beautycounsel.info/

 

tudorhistorytours: Inside the Body of Henry VIII
By tudorhistorytours
There was no mention of the Cushings syndrome theory(see our blog again) I must ask Robert about that the next time I see him. www.tudorhistorytours.com. Posted by tudorhistorytours at 08:05 ...
tudorhistorytours - http://tudorhistorytours.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ February 10, 2010

Cushing's & Cancer: If only it were this easy…
By MaryO
Cushing's & Cancer. The life and times of a pituitary Cushing's survivor (1987) AND a kidney cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) survivor (2006). I must be a Super-Woman...NOT! Hiya! About Me. Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

1974 to Today: Long time, no news
By Experience
At this point, I am fighting two battles: Cushing's and Cancer. With one medication, the steroid, I will conquer Cushing's syndrome. In a few weeks, I will begin the final chapter of my battle against cancer. ...
1974 to Today - http://1974totoday.blogspot.com/

Childhood Obesity: A “Growing” Epidemic
By Dai
Heredity & Illness Related Obesity – Illnesses, such as hypothroidism (the under-activity of the thyroid gland), Cushing's syndrome, depression and other neurological problems all contribute to childhood obesity. ...
zikkir - http://zikkir.com/health/

Cushing’s Blog Alert ~ February 7, 2010

LaskoWrites: Be Careful What You Wish For
By author99
I went last week to get some blood work for Dr. Castro (Fort Worth – Endocrinologist) and everything was normal except…..my body is producing too much cortisol which is an indication of Cushings. I looked it up and I decided that I do ...
LaskoWrites - http://laskowrites.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ February 3, 2010

Pseudo Cushings Disease | heart rate monitored
The Cushing's support website, http://www.cushings-help.com, explains that, "The symptoms of Cushing's are many, and no two patients are affected the same. ...

 

Would you be interested in a Cushing's iPhone/iPod app? : Cushie Info
It's About Time There Was Support for Cushing's ... Cushing's (MaryO) on Twitter · Cushing's Help and Support on Facebook · Cushings Help Organization, ...

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ February 1, 2010

1974 to Today: Ow. I must be getting better.
By Experience
He explained that the pain meant the only Cushing's I was experiencing was being caused from the steroid itself, not me. He said that with the taper, I should feel that kind of pain because the cortisol is not supporting the Cushing's. ...
1974 to Today - http://1974totoday.blogspot.com/

 

Causes of obesity
By zikkir.com
For example, polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism etc. diseases are associated with obesity induction problem that means patients affected by these diseases are generally induced by obesity. ...
zikkir - http://zikkir.com/health/

Cushing’s Alerts ~ January 25, 2010

Cushie Blogger: Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 11, 2010
A radio button – you can play the Cushing's podcasts right from this toolbar. You can also add stations that you'd like to listen to. ...

Miss Diagnosis: Progesterone
By Hi, I'm Rene
The surgical removal of the pituitary adenoma is performed by a technique called a transsphenoidal operation. The word 'transsphenoidal' describes the path the surgeon follows to reach the pituitary gland. The word comes from 'trans', ...
Miss Diagnosis - http://missdiagnosis-rene.blogspot.com/

Acne Vulgaris – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment ...
By admin
True acne vulgaris in adults may be a feature of an underlying condition such as pregnancy and disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome or the rare Cushing's syndrome. Acne treatment depends on whether you have a mild, ...
Healthy Tips - http://www.chacoastronomy.com/

High Glucose Levels and Normal Blood Sugar Levels | Free Diabetic ...
By admin
High glucose levels in the morning leads to many chronic complications. These are the possible factors that contribute towards increased amount of sugar in the bloodstream: * Chronic pancreatitis * Cushing's syndrome * Cystic fibrosis ...
Free Diabetic Recipes - http://www.aapscot.org/

Cushing’s Alerts ~ January 24, 2010

survive the journey: My picks for the top 10 e-Patients you should ...
@cushings: If you want to keep up with what is happening in the "Cushing's Help" world, and with everything anyone is doing related to Cushing's, ...

Register your cushings-help support group nick name here! | Facebook
3 small stripes on my belly at 39 in 2005, Googled "abdominal stretch marks", found Cushing's-Help.com and moved on to diagnosis in 2006 and pituitary ...

 

Questions about cortisol stress - Ask.com
Check out www.cushings-help.com There are people there who are like you and some have had kids and some who cannot. The high cortisol interferes with other ...

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ January 23, 2010

Daily Doses of WTF » Blog Archive » I have no idea where this is ...
By admin
It was not even close to being a fit, and Lupus attacking the brain is even rarer than Doctors claim Cushing's is… and it was never a full fit. There were things that I just didn't have, but because there was not really any other ...
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Surf the world & spread the word: Risk factors that can lead to ...
By surfblog
... or medical conditions: Obesity is associated with certain medical conditions like hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), Cushing's syndrome (excess hormone production by adrenal gland), arthritis (due to decrease physical activity). ...
Surf the world & spread the word - http://surfworldblog.blogspot.com/

Rheumatoid Disease - Arthritis Signs and Symptoms Cushing's ...
Cushing's syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood.
Rheumatoid Disease - Arthritis... - http://rheumatoiddisease.com/

symptoms of cushing's syndrome - Bloglines
Defines Cushing's syndrome, a disorder resulting from prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. ...

Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ January 20, 2010

Cushing's & Cancer: Rare Disease Day Feb 28, 2010
By MaryO
Because I had very little support for my symptoms, diagnosis and surgery, I decided to try to make things a little better for other patients and started a support site called Cushing's Help and Support in 2000. ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.com/

1974 to Today: This is hard.
By Experience
So, with Cushing's syndrome or disease, a patient can eat 500 to 5000 calories in a day and it doesn't effect their size or weight. The feeling of being hungry all the time is part of Cushing's. What happens now that I am supposedly ...
1974 to Today - http://1974totoday.blogspot.com/

Cushing’s Blog Alert ~ January 14, 2010

Depression and Cushings Disease
That day, I was diagnosed with Cushings disease. I realized all the symptoms added up to one rare disease. I was actually happy, just knowing what was wrong ...

Cushing’s Blog Alert ~ January 12, 2010

You'd Rather Be Dead ... - Smart Car of America Forums
By jediknight36
The article doesn't do cushing's justice. Its horriable! Not the worst on the list, but the most common. Addison's is the cure.

I ran across this article today and with all the fear about swine flu still running around I thought I would post something that makes the swine flu look cuddly. Enjoy!

You'd Rather Be Dead ...... than have any one of these 10 horrifying and peculiar afflictions

Smart Car of America Forums - http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/

Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 11, 2010

Addison's Help: Trying something new…again
By MaryO
A radio button – you can play the Cushing's podcasts right from this toolbar. You can also add stations that you'd like to listen to. You can also add other modules like games, weather, email, hundreds of different things. ...
Addison's Help - http://addisonshelp.blogspot.com/

 

Daily Improvements: Branching out...
By Catherine Hughes
And I'm doing these things whilst dealing with chronic post-surgical pain and a variety of endocrine problems, whilst also undergoing testing to determine whether I might have cyclical Cushing's Syndrome. But I do love a challenge! ...
Daily Improvements - http://dailyimprovements.blogspot.com/

Cushie Blog Alert ~ January 10, 2010

Cushing's Family
By judycolby
Life with two kids and a husband who all have Cushing's. Jess, Judy, Justin. "you did what you knew to do at the time. when you knew better, you did better." Maya Angelou. Justin & Jess about 6 months post BLA ...
Cushing's Family - http://judcol.blogspot.com/