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Sabrina W., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

Archery, dancing, high-jumping, volleyball… growing up I was always on the move, looking for my next adventure, and without many disappointments. I have a rare perspective: a doctor who is a Cushie.… Continue Reading

Simrita K., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery, Recurrence

My name is Simrita. I had frequent fractures, suffered severe depression, severe anxiety, and was on antidepressants. I developed amenorrhoea, was on medication for that and I bruised easily. I kept gaining weight and kept trying to lose it. I saw doctors from almost all of the departments in the hospital. Finally, after 2 years, … Continue Reading

Lavender J., Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

In 2010, after retiring from being a teacher and librarian, I rewarded myself with piano lessons. I had always wanted to learn to play the piano, but after a couple of years of taking lessons, I noticed that my eyesight was not as sharp as it should be… Continue Reading

Enhancing Self-Image Through Cushing’s

Throughout this healing process, I am not sure who has been rougher on me-myself or others. I may be my own worst critic. I am tuned in to the subtle and not so subtle changes my body and mind and spirit have undergone. As we heal and deal, our self-image may be impacted by three… Continue Reading

Bilateral Adrenal Tumors

Question: How common are bilateral adrenal adenomas? Is there a way to tell if the adenomas on both glands are functional? Could this actually be bilateral adrenal hyperplasia? Answer: Almost certainly bilateral adenomas are a form of hyperplasia, which I have called type-I macronodular hyperplasia. I suppose there could be the individual patient where this… Continue Reading