Elissa Kline, Author at CSRF - Cushing's Support & Research Foundation

Author Archives: Elissa Kline

Cindy R., Adrenalectomy

I too am a Cushing’s survivor, and this is my story. Looking back, I think my symptoms started shortly after I was married in 1986 at the age of 29. I had been skinny all my life and suddenly started gaining weight. Given the change in lifestyle, I was told that this was normal.… Continue Reading

Carol M., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

In 1986, I had to have my pituitary gland completely removed. My MRI showed a “tumor”, but during surgery, they found a vacuum pocket, so the whole gland needed to come out. Presently, my physical state is “OK to good”. I have good days and lots of bad days with arthritis. … Continue Reading

Norina G., Andrenalectomy

I had surgery to remove my right adrenal gland in November of 1992. At 65, I am 3 years old in my second life! My GP physician was aware of the tumor, but shrugged off my complaints as a neurotic female. After a sudden onset of Addison’s, I was finally diagnosed by my psychiatrist… Continue Reading

Garry B., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

In May of 1991, I had a tumor removed by transspenoidal pituitary surgery, with excellent results. Most of my Cushing’s symptoms were gone within several months. In the fall of 1992, my symptoms began to recur, although testing didn’t show abnormal cortisol levels. After many tests, in November of 1994, a new tumor was located on the other side of the pituitary.… Continue Reading

Karen C., Bilateral Adrenalectomy

I had Cushing’’s Syndrome due to non-pituitary-dependent bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. Rather than immediately recommend a bilateral adrenalectomy, my doctor put me on ketoconazole, a drug that inhibits steroid synthesis. I did very well on ketoconazole, and all of my Cushing”s symptoms dramatically improved.… Continue Reading