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Stacy H., Pituitary Surgery

Hi my name is Stacy. If I could sum up my journey in two words I would say it was the PERFECT STORM… yes; it wreaked havoc on my body and was debilitating at times but it taught me patience, the benefits of persistence, the power of knowledge and the power of God.Continue Reading

Brandy B., Adrenal Tumor and Surgery

It was spring of 2011 when I started to notice a change in myself. Clothes were fitting tighter and my appetite was out of control. I’ve always been a thin gal, weighing 125lbs. I was 39, so I thought, “guess this is part of growing old”. It wasn’t until the following year (2012) that everything seemed to hit me. I felt like I woke up one morning 50 pounds heavier, looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize myself. Continue Reading

Questions about Cushing’s and the Brain

An article titled Hypercortisolism and Memory Impairment appeared in the Spring, 2014 issue of the CSRF newsletter and prompted some questions from our members. Question: The article mentions “memory exercises”. What exercises would be recommended and why would they be helpful? Answer: Our brain is like a muscle, it needs regular exercise to stay inContinue Reading

Miracle Easy Weight Loss Program? Beware…

At CSRF, we get a lot of questions about weight loss diets, techniques and products.   Weight gain is one of the more common symptoms of Cushing’s, and many Cushing’s patients are eager to lose that weight.   People often ask if we recommend a special diet or supplement to help people with Cushing’s take off thoseContinue Reading

All Around the World! The 3rd Annual Global Pituitary Patient Advocacy Meeting, 2014

This year I had the privilege of attending the third annual Global Pituitary Patient Advocacy Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, representing the Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation from the United States. The purpose of this meeting was to formally create an international organization of groups who advocate for those affected by pituitary disease.  Speakers included RobContinue Reading

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