Can anyone help Karen - she posted on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150119434213954&id=146... and wrote: "I am the mother of a 12 yr old recently diagnosed with Cushings, still awaiting cause (ACTH results, imaging) Is there anyone out there that can offer words of wisdom in respect to kids and Cushings? Ive red so much, but would love to hear from the family member or young post-treatment "survivor" Thanks."
Please respond at the link I posted, not to me. Thanks!Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Cushing's Syndrome and Disease: A Disorder That Often Goes Undiagnosed
Obesity, excess neck fat and the ability to easily bruise are just a few signs of this commonly overlooked condition. Often it is caused by a tumor in the adrenal gland, which may be cancerous. Nancy D. Perrier, M.D., F.A.C.S., chief of the Section of Surgical Endocrinology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses this disorder and the difference between the syndrome and disease.
Guest(s): Nancy D. Perrier, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Playing with the new QR barcodes
If you take a picture of this with a mobile phone scanner app, it will take you directly to http://www.cushie.info
I think I'll make something a bit more complicated with info for new Cushies to post here and there...Playing with the new QR barcodes
If you take a picture of this with a mobile phone scanner app, it will take you directly to http://www.cushie.info
I think I'll make something a bit more complicated with info for new Cushies to post here and there...Sunday, February 6, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ February 6, 2011
By The Weary Zebra
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient with and w/o Insurance. My journey to being diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome and getting treated... with and without insurance. Sinus Surgery. Posted by The Weary Zebra at 10:39 AM ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.
MY LIFE WITH CUSHING: my present condition...
By Lucky Santangelo
I dont know what this is. I dont know if this is still connected with cushing's. Or is this one of the effects of cushing's because im overweight....? im planning to see and ortho tomorrow and have an xray of my rib cage.... hay ( sighs. ...
MY LIFE WITH CUSHING - http://lifewithcushing.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 4, 2011
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Small-cap pharma player Corcept Therapeutics has shown positive results thus far for its Cushing's syndrome treatment Corlux, but the real value in the ...
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Fatty Liver Associated With Cushing's Syndrome | LIVESTRONG.COM
Fatty Liver Associated With Cushing's Syndrome. Cushing's syndrome results from prolonged elevations in glucocorticoids in the body.
www.livestrong.com/.../372631-
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ February 3, 2011
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.
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of ...
By Moxie Melissa
I am pleased to see more and more articles about Cushing's on the internet. I repost them here, hoping that someone will see themselves in one of these articles. If I can help someone put a name to what ails them, then I have done my ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.
Globalwarming..... ~ Cushings ~ Heavenly Hash
By Oregon Sue
elevation of hormones, not steroin hormones like in typical Cushings. It usually has the same physical symptoms such as thin skin, bilateral alopecia ( symmetrical hair loss), a pot belly, increased thirst and urination, panting. ...
Sue's Daily Drivel ... - http://oregonsue.blogspot.com/
Fancy vs Plain Medic Alert bracelets
By cushiegirl
I am in need of a ne mecical alert bracelet so I have been doing a lot of research on different stores and the different designs they sell. A lot of the new bracelets are made from beads or leather and look just like any other piece of ...
My life as a girl with Cushings - http://youngcushie.blogspot.
Cushings Syndrome
By Will
The hormonal disorder which emerges when the body's tissues are continuously exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol is called cushings syndrome.
Mighty Guide - http://www.mightyguide.net/
Smashwords - Cushing's Disease - A book by Michelle Gabata, M.D.
Cushing's syndrome, sometimes called hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism, owes its name to Harvey Cushing, the physician who first described this ...
www.smashwords.com/books/view/
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ February 1, 2011, part 2
By admin
I have been having a lot of medical problems lately and keep getting diagnosed with different things. First i went to a shrink and was diagnosed with.
The Health Care Guide - http://www.newzixun.info/
Cushie Blogger: Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ February 1, 2011
By MaryO
Seeking a CURE for my Cushings Disease - Well, I had Gastric Bypass surgery this past Oct. 23, 2009 because all of my doctors told me that I was FAT and that Cushings Disease is too RARE... 3 week... 7 months ago ...
Cushie Blogger - http://cushie-blogger.
We Can Do It!
By MaryO
the Ladies Home Journal magazine which said "If you have these symptoms...ask your doctor about Cushing's". After that, I started reading everything I could on Cushing's and asking my doctors. Due . ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.
Does Total Cortisol matter as much as Free Cortisol? - Cushing's ...
This question has been on my mind for a while but I haven't been able to articulate it. I'm not getting any more eloquent with each passing ...
From the Cushings Help Organization,... - http://cushings.invisionzone.
could it be cushings - EmpowHER.com
Hi im 39 years old and have been suffering for the last 8 years with fatigue, hair loss,excessive weight gain ,flushing of my face , and now my fatigue is ...
www.empowher.com/community/
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ February 1, 2011
Many of us have met Diana at meetings and conferences over the years. As with everyone ...
From the Cushings Help Organization,... - http://cushings.invisionzone.
American Patient Undergoes Potentially Life-saving Surgery at Fortis Hospital ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Dr. Milind Vaidya, Consultant Neurosurgeon who performed the surgery on Michelle, said, "The tumor, situated in pituitary gland at the base of the brain, ...
[WATCH]: pituitary adenoma, endoscopic endonasal, Demo
By admin
Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery via right nostril. Paraseptal submucosal approach to the sphenoid sinus. Share on Facebook, Just another thehealthmaker.com site.
Sinus - http://sinus.thehealthmaker.
Pituitary gland tumour surgery in India with earliest medical ...
cancer surgery of the pituitary gland is an effective surgical solution for patients with tumors of the pituitary gland and India are taking advanced neurosurgery hospitals where most medical experts are working hand in hand to provide ...
Latest Health Blogs At i Health Plus - http://blogs.ihealthplus.org/
Pituitary/Adrenal gland problems / Flashcards - Create Free Flashcards
Total Flashcards: 2 | download | table view | print cards. Created By cassidy.ca ... 12 mins ago. Pituitary and adrenal gland ...
www.proprofs.com/flashcards/
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 27, 2011
By Moxie Melissa
He says the tumor's cytology was consistent with other Cushing's tumors he has removed in the past, meaning that he removed a milky white substance that was different looking that the normal pinkish pituitary gland cells. ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.
Has anybody ever heard of or had cushing's disease. I went to the ...
Have any of you had it or known somebody who has i…
answers.yahoo.com/question/
Cushings Syndrome
Cushings Syndrome: I was diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome when I was 22...took orthnovum 180 a high progesterone birth control pill....i am now 60...i have ...
www.mdjunction.com/forums/.../
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 26, 2011
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.
Cushing's Brains - Science360 - The Knowledge Network
Cushing's Brains. This brief video tells the story of one of the most important names in neurosurgery: Dr. Harvey Cushing. How did his unique collection of ...
science360.gov/obj/.../
Cushing's Disease Causes | traditionalhealth.org
Cushing's disease is a metabolic disease that is also known as hypercortisolism. Cushing's disease is a relatively rare disorder and affects the adrenal ...
www.traditionalhealth.org/
Cushing's Syndrome - Geeky Medics
The ultimate destination for revising medicine in all it's forms, including theory, OSCE's, clinical cases & much more!
www.geekymedics.com/body-
Monday, January 24, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts updated January 24, 2011
By MaryO
Endocrinologists sometimes have a hard time diagnosing cushing's disease. Here is a scene between one concerned patient and her endocrinologists.
http://www. xtranormal.com/watch/8287099.
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MaryO'Note: I found this to be so true. ...
Cushing's & Cancer - http://cushingshelp.blogspot.
Does this look like Cushings to you? (Pic heavy) - Cushing's Help ...
Hi everyone please excuse the jammies and messy hair I'm not feeling well this weekend but wanted to get some pics up to see if these are indeed ...
From the Cushings Help Organization,... - http://cushings.invisionzone.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 22, 2011
By cushiegirl
My total weight gain from Cushings was almost 100 pounds. Ever hear of a person who claims they cannot lose weight or gain weight when they diet and exercise? That was me. At one point I went to a personal trainer three times a week, ...
My life as a girl with Cushings - http://youngcushie.blogspot.
Fighting Fire with Fire? Just leave me alone! - Cushing's Moxie
By Moxie Melissa
Repeat. Other times, I sit with my legs up in the recliner, keeping my legs straight in an effort to avoid the burning. When I let my feet down to stand, my knee joints are so stiff I can hardly walk. Boo. I hate you, Cushing's disease.
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 18, 2011
if you have a moment and wouldn't mind sharing your opinion, please look at my photo album where i've uploaded some photos I thought might be...
From the Cushings Help Organization,... - http://cushings.invisionzone.
Please Need Help/Guidance My Cortisol Saliva Test Came Back Double ...
By admin
The Family physician thought i had Cushing Syndrome! But when he took the 24hour urine it came back 20.9, the levels are between 4.0-50.0 that was taken on 5/27/09. I had looked up Cushing Symptoms and It fits me and my symptoms! Please ...
Panic Attacks Symptoms - http://www.
Links to this post - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o Insurance
By The Weary Zebra
Due to medical, or the economy, or whatever, I was let go today. It was supposed to be my first day back and although I wasnt ready to go back to work physically , I was a little excited to get back in the editor's booth. ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.
Laid Off - 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.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 16, 2011
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.
0 comments - Cushing's Moxie
By Moxie Melissa
Many Cushing's patients travel from all over the US and Canada to receive treatment in Los Angeles. I'll provide more details later on that. So, I thought I'd share travel info with my Cushie friends in hopes of making their medical ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.
This, in turn, may cause weight « pcgwurm.com
By admin
Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder defined by the body's overproduction of the steroid cortisol. Cortisol regulates blood pressure, cardiovascular function, and the body's usage of proteins, carbohydrates, and fat stores. ...
pcgwurm.com - http://www.pcgwurm.com/
BRAINS! - Cushing's Help and Support Boards
I haven't heard from Dr. F yet (it hasn't even been two weeks sin From the Cushings Help Organization,... - http://cushings.invisionzone.
A rock and a hard place - The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient w/o ...
By The Weary Zebra
We still do not know conclusively if I still have Cushing's. The MRI that was taken last week doesn't show any tumor left, but I still show many cushing's symptoms. We cant test to see if I still have it because I have a massive sinus ...
The Weary Zebra- Cushing's Patient... - http://wearyzebra.blogspot.
E20-E35 Disorders of other endocrine glands
By Oglasnik
E24.0, Pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease. Overproduction of pituitary ACTH Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism. E24.1, Nelson's syndrome. E24.2, Drug- induced Cushing's syndrome. Use additional external cause code (Chapter XX), ...
MKB-10 - http://mkb-dijagnoza.blogspot.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Cushing’s Blog Alerts ~ January 10, 2011
My life as a girl with Cushings: New NDC numbers for Solu-Cortef ...
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/
GET YOUR LABS THROUGH AN APP :) - Cushing's Moxie
By Moxie Melissa
My life saving go-to websites are LabTestsOnline and Cushing's Help and Support message boards. I get so much more information in real terms that I can understand from these sites. Then, I take what I learn and discuss it with my doctor ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.com/
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 8, 2011
By Saberlowe
We had just come in from a long hike in the woods. My kids -- Eli, 6 years, and Micah, almost 4 -- were acting out an elaborate fantasy, in which they had been lost in the woods. In their fairytale world, our house was not actually ours ...
Cushing's So Dumped - http://cushings-so-dumped.
Kathryn Weir, of Widnes, says rare Cushing's Syndrome left her ...
Kathryn Weir, of Cedardale Park, suffers from Cushing's syndrome, a tumorous growth on the pituitary gland which affects only one in 200000 people. ...
http://www.cushie.info
Friday, January 7, 2011
Cushing's Blog Alerts ~ January 7, 2011
By Moxie Melissa
He says the tumor's cytology was consistent with other Cushing's tumors he has removed in the past, meaning that he removed a milky white substance that was different looking that the normal pinkish pituitary gland cells. ...
Cushing's Moxie: Fighting The... - http://cushingsmoxie.blogspot.
The Cush Life: What we can learn about Cushings from Marvel comics
By Tall Girl
How does this possibly relate to Carol and her Cushings you may ask? I feel like Lou Ferrigno turning back into Bill Bixby...without the shredded pants. I can feel that my body is stressed out dealing with all the changes it's going ...
The Cush Life - http://carolscushlife.
John's Foundation for Cushing's Awareness « Cambridge Who's Who ...
Cambridge Who's Who® member Donna Sellers is the founder of John's Foundation for Cushing's Awareness (JFCA, Inc.), a nonprofit foundation that raises ...
cambridgewhoswhocares.
Monday, December 27, 2010
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/
Friday, December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays!
No matter what your beliefs may be,
we wish the very best holiday season,
full of family, friends and better health.

